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Daud vs Arshad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daud

Boy #6,418 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, friend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,418
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,369
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Daud Rank #6,418
Arshad Rank #6,369

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 vs #6418 for Daud.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or Arshad more popular?

Arshad is more popular, ranked #6369 compared to Daud at #6418 in the United States.

What do Daud and Arshad mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin).

Are Daud and Arshad boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. Arshad is primarily a boy name.

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