Beloved
Dawoud is the Arabic form of the Hebrew name David. It refers to the second king of Israel and a prophet in Islamic tradition, symbolizing a person who is deeply loved by God and others.
Less common today
Dawoud isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,973 in 2021.
Acclaimed American photographer and MacArthur Fellow
Former Syrian Minister of Defense
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
