Dovid
DOH-vid · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Hebrew / Yiddish ◈ 2 syllables
"Beloved, cherished, dear one"

From Hebrew / Yiddish

Dovid means beloved — the most authentically Yiddish/Ashkenazi form of David, from the Hebrew. King David IS the greatest king of Israel — he killed Goliath AND wrote the Psalms. Dovid IS how the Ashkenazi Jewish world says the most beloved king. Two syllables of the greatest king, killed-Goliath-wrote-Psalms, and authentic Yiddish beloved.

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Dovid at a glance
MeaningBeloved, cherished, dear one
OriginHebrew / Yiddish
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 9
US Rank (today)#1364
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Why parents love Dovid
  • David IS the greatest king of Israel.
  • He killed Goliath AND wrote the Psalms.
  • Dovid IS the authentic Ashkenazi form.
  • Two syllables with a sacred, Yiddish sound: DOH-vid.
  • The meaning beloved IS the most intimate.
The vibe of Dovid
belovedYiddishAshkenaziDavidHebrewgreatest kingGoliathPsalmsauthenticsacred
Origin & history of Dovid
Hebrew David (beloved) Yiddish Dovid
1
Hebrew / Yiddish roots
Dovid IS the authentic Yiddish David. The greatest king — killed Goliath AND wrote the Psalms.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Yiddish/Ashkenazi; King David.
3
Today
Dovid remains a beloved choice, ranking #1364 in the US. 3,225 babies have been named Dovid since 1957.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Hebrew tradition, SSA data
How popular is Dovid?
2022 peak year
Dovid reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2022, 161 babies received the name (ranked #1220). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1364), with about 134 babies given the name annually. Dovid's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 3,225 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
161 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,220)
134 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,340 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,225 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,364) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Dovid
9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.

Dovid's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — beloved-king seeking. People named Dovid tend to be sacred, authentic, and gifted at being the Yiddish greatest king who killed Goliath.

Yiddish greatest king killed Goliath
Wrote-Psalms
Authentic-Ashkenazi
Most-beloved
Sacred-intimate
D4
O6
V4
I9
D4
Sum: 27 → Life path 9
Personality of Dovid
🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
🎨
Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
🌟
Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
💝
Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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