Daud

Daud 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 14 boys in the United States.

Daud at a glance

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

About the name Daud

Daud 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, Daud first appears in Social Security records in 1984. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5295 in 2020, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 264 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Daud in US records

First recorded (US)
1984
Best US rank
#5295 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Daud in 2024
14
Total since 1880
264

Daud in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1077 in 2002
Babies named Daud in 2025
16
Total since 1996
362

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Daud mean?

The meaning of Daud 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 Daud a boy or girl name?

Daud is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Daud?

Daud comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Daud?

Daud first appears in US records in 1984. Its best-ever ranking was #5295 in 2020, and 14 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.