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Dovid is the Yiddish form of the Hebrew name David. It has been used for centuries within Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, to honor the biblical King David while reflecting regional linguistic traditions.
Less common today
Dovid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,213 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Prominent Yiddish playwright and novelist
Notable Lithuanian-American rabbi and educator
American linguist and scholar of Yiddish language