The nameDawid
Dawid is the Polish form of David, common among Polish families in Britain.
- Boy's name
- Polish
- Feast day
Meaning
Dawid comes from the Hebrew David, "beloved".
Origin
Polish, from Hebrew.
History
Dawid has long been a common boys' name in Poland.
Popularity of the name Dawid
Dawid in the United Kingdom
Dawid was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 1,304 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Dawid. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Dawid in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 27 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
Dawid in Norway
Dawid was most popular in Norway in the 1980s, with 327 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Dawid. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Dawid in Norway were born before 1991.
Variants and related names
Dawid in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dawid mean?
Dawid comes from the Hebrew David, "beloved".
What is the origin of the name Dawid?
Polish, from Hebrew.
Is Dawid a girl's or a boy's name?
Dawid is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Dawid?
Variants and related names of Dawid include David.