Dawid
Boy name · 152 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Dawid: 152 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 21 births in 2009.
Dawid is the Polish and Scandinavian form of David, derived from the Hebrew *Dawidh*, meaning "beloved." It has deep Abrahamic roots, notably borne by the biblical King David, the slayer of Goliath and revered leader of Israel. In modern history, the philosopher David Hume shares this name's root, though the Polish spelling ties strongly to Dawid Jung, a contemporary Polish poet and historian. A significant place connection is the Welsh patron saint David, who lends his name to St Davids, Britain's smallest city, while the Scottish connection appears in the many towns named Daviot. This variant offers a distinctive twist on a timeless classic, popular among Eastern European communities in Scotland.
Boy 15 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 200921 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #4267 babies
- Total births
- 152since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 38%vs prior 5y