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David

Boy · 40,705 recorded · #92 in 2025

The name David comes from the Hebrew "Dawid," meaning "beloved," and has ancient roots. See the full story →

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Boys

  1. 1 Noah 318
  2. 2 Luca 302
  3. 3 Rory 301
  4. 4 Muhammad 291
  5. 5 Oliver 269
  6. 6 Theo 243
  7. 7 Leo 236
  8. 8 Archie 222
  9. 9 Finlay 216
  10. 10 Harris 211
  11. 11 Jude 206
  12. 12 Freddie 201
  13. 13 Jack 200
  14. 14 James 199
  15. 15 Brodie 194
  16. 16 Alfie 167
  17. 16 Charlie 167
  18. 18 Finn 159
  19. 19 Arthur 158
  20. 20 Oscar 157

Girls

  1. 1 Freya 268
  2. 2 Isla 253
  3. 3 Olivia 251
  4. 4 Amelia 204
  5. 5 Grace 200
  6. 6 Emily 196
  7. 7 Millie 195
  8. 8 Lily 193
  9. 9 Sophia 181
  10. 10 Rosie 177
  11. 11 Maisie 169
  12. 12 Sophie 168
  13. 13 Ava 166
  14. 14 Charlotte 164
  15. 14 Ella 164
  16. 16 Ivy 144
  17. 17 Sofia 142
  18. 18 Evie 141
  19. 19 Hallie 137
  20. 20 Maya 136

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