Names like David
If David is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Hebrew classics to names with a similar sound. David has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Matthew, Jacob, Joseph and Michael.
24 boy names like David
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- Matthew#32Matthew means "gift of God." It's like saying someone is a present from God.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Jacob#43Jacob means "supplanter" or "held by the heel."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Joseph#29Joseph means "God will increase" or "God will add".Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Michael#21It means "Who is like God?" which is like asking a rhetorical question where the answer…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Daniel#22The name Daniel means "God is my judge." It implies someone who believes in divine…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Nathan#63Nathan means "He gave" or "Gift of God".Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Caleb#58Caleb means 'wholehearted' or 'faithful.' It suggests someone who is devoted and loyal.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Joshua#66Joshua means "God is salvation" or "The Lord saves."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Ethan#24The name Ethan means 'strong', 'enduring', or 'firm'.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Aaron#80The name Aaron means 'mountain of strength' or 'exalted'.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Isaiah#57Isaiah means "God is salvation." It suggests that God is the one who saves or delivers.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Adam#101The name Adam means "man" or "human being." It's often interpreted as referring to the…Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jordan#131Comes from the name of the Jordan River.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Gabriel#37Gabriel means "God is my strength" or "God is my hero." It suggests power and divine…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Danny#628Danny is a short form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge'.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jonathan#89Jonathan means "God has given".Also Hebrew
- Joel#219Joel means "The Lord is God." It shows a belief in God's power and importance.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jared#396Jared means "descent" or "ruling".Also Hebrew2 syllables
- John#23God is gracious; God has shown favor.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Jose#95Jose is a form of Joseph, meaning "God will add" or "God will increase."Also Hebrew
- Johnny#458Johnny is a diminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jaden#421Jaden is thought to mean "God has heard." It can also be seen as a modern invented name.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- DavonThis name means 'beloved' or 'friend'.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Josue#330Josue is another form of the name Joshua, meaning "God is salvation" or "The Lord saves."Also Hebrew2 syllables
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- What names are similar to David?
- Names with a similar style to David include Matthew, Jacob, Joseph, Michael, Daniel and Nathan.
- How are these names matched to David?
- Each name is compared with David on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. David has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Hebrew names are like David?
- Matthew, Jacob, Joseph, Michael and Daniel share David's Hebrew roots.