Daoud

Daoud is a boy's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 8 boys in the United States.

Daoud at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Daoud

Daoud belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Daoud first appears in Social Security records in 1958. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4071 in 1958, and in 2024 8 babies received the name — 272 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Daoud in US records

First recorded (US)
1958
Best US rank
#4071 in 1958
Peak year
2019
Babies named Daoud in 2024
8
Total since 1880
272

Daoud in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1485 in 1998
Babies named Daoud in 2025
4
Total since 1996
135

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daoud mean?

The meaning of Daoud is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Daoud a boy or girl name?

Daoud is a boy name. In 2024, 8 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Daoud?

Daoud comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Daoud?

Daoud first appears in US records in 1958. Its best-ever ranking was #4071 in 1958, and 8 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.