Names Like David
If you love David — beloved, hebrew in origin — you’ll probably love these names too. We’ve matched them by origin, sound and popularity using real US naming data, so every suggestion is a genuine relative of David, never a random pick.
Most similar to David
hebrew boy names with a comparable feel and popularity.
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John
JON
God is gracious · Hebrew
Boy Michael
MY-kul
Who is like God? · Hebrew
Boy James
JAYMZ
Supplanter · Hebrew
Boy Matthew
MATH-yoo
gift of Yahweh · hebrew
Boy Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge · Hebrew
Boy Jacob
JAY-kub
Supplanter · Hebrew
Boy Joseph
JOH-zef
God shall add · Hebrew
Boy Jonathan
JON-ə-thən
Yahweh has given · hebrew
Boy Ethan
EE-thun
Strong, enduring · Hebrew
Boy Noah
NOH-uh
Rest, comfort · Hebrew
Boy Aaron
AIR-un
Exalted; of uncertain origin · Hebrew
Boy Samuel
SAM-yoo-el
God has heard · Hebrew
Boy Nathan
NAY-thən
he gave, given · hebrew
Boy Elijah
ee-LY-juh
Yahweh is my God · Hebrew
Boy Gabriel
GAY-bree-el
God is my strength · Hebrew
Boy Caleb
KAY-leb
dog, or 'wholehearted' (disputed) · hebrew
Names with a similar meaning
Names that share David’s meaning or theme.
David starts with D — more D names
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Donald
DON-uld
world-ruler · gaelic
Boy Douglas
DUG-las
Dark water, dark stream · scottish
Boy Dylan
DIL-an
Sea, son of the wave · welsh
Boy Diego
dee-EH-go
uncertain; linked to James/Didacus · spanish
Boy Derek
Dominic
Dean
Dalton
Damian
DAY-mee-un
To tame, subdue · Greek
Boy Declan
Dawson
Sibling names for David
Names that pair well with David for a brother, sister or middle name.
Boy
James
JAYMZ
Supplanter · Hebrew
Boy Michael
MY-kul
Who is like God? · Hebrew
Boy John
JON
God is gracious · Hebrew
Girl Mary
MAIR-ee
Of debated origin · Hebrew
Boy Matthew
MATH-yoo
gift of Yahweh · hebrew
Boy Daniel
DAN-yul
God is my judge · Hebrew
Boy Jacob
JAY-kub
Supplanter · Hebrew
Boy Joseph
JOH-zef
God shall add · Hebrew
Frequently asked questions
What names are similar to David?
Names similar to David include John, Michael, James, Matthew, Daniel, Jacob — matched by origin, style and popularity.
What other names start with D like David?
Popular D names in the same style include Donald, Douglas, Dylan, Diego, Derek, Dominic.
What names go well with David?
Names that pair well with David include James, Michael, John, Mary, Matthew.