David
David comes from the Hebrew "David," meaning beloved. In the Hebrew Bible, David was the shepherd boy who killed the giant Goliath with a single stone, then became the second king of Israel and the ancestor of Jesus. He is traditionally credited with composing the Psalms. The Star of David (Magen David) is named after him. David has been in the US top 50 every year since 1880. It was the #1 boy name from 1960 to 1962, displacing Michael. David (the Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo's "David," 1504, depicting the biblical hero before his battle with Goliath) is one of the most famous sculptures in history. David Bowie (1947-2016), the British singer whose "Ziggy Stardust" (1972) transformed rock music, gave the name a contemporary charge. I find David has a serious, slightly biblical quality — the single syllable is direct, and the "D" opening is firm. The "v" gives it an edge. David is one of the few names that has been popular for over 3,000 years without interruption. David is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "Beloved". Serious, biblical, and beloved. The name sounds historic. Davids tend to be steady. US top 50 since 1880. #1 from 1960-1962. Well-known people named David include King David (biblical), Michelangelo's David (sculpture), David Bowie (musician), David (Hebrew name). Common variations and related forms of David include Dávid (Hungarian), Dawid (Polish), Davide (Italian), Davido (African), Dave (nickname).