Boy Name · Yiddish Origin
Dovid
Dovid means “Beloved”. It is a boy's name of Yiddish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning recorded for David, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Dovid is a boy baby name of Yiddish origin, meaning "Beloved". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Dovid often also consider David.
Dovid meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved
Origin: Yiddish naming roots help connect Dovid to related Yiddish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dovid as D·O·V·I·D, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dovid is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dovid variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dovida, Dovide, Dovidy, Dovi.
- Nicknames: Dov and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dovid with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dovid middle name generator.
- Sibling names: David, Daivd, Davide, Davida, Donta — full picks on the sibling names for Dovid guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dovid? Browse our names like Dovid guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dovid
What does the name Dovid mean?
Dovid means "Beloved" and is of Yiddish origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Dovid is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Dovid?
Dovid originates in Yiddish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dovid?
Dovid has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dovid a boy's or girl's name?
Dovid is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Dovid in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dovid sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dovid?
Names that share Dovid's sound and style include David, Daivd, Davide, Davida, Donta.
What middle names pair well with Dovid?
Good middle-name fits for Dovid pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dovid is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dovid is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dovid?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dovid share its rhythm without rhyming — David, Daivd, Davide all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.