Dawood vs Sheikh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawood

Boy #5,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Muslim Arabic South Asian African Indonesian

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"elder, chief, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic South Asian East African

45 High Risk

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Dawood Rank #5,058

Sheikh Rank #4,989

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 vs #5058 for Dawood.

Is Dawood or Sheikh more popular?

Sheikh is more popular, ranked #4989 compared to Dawood at #5058 in the United States.

What do Dawood and Sheikh mean?

Dawood means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Sheikh means "elder, chief, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Dawood and Sheikh boy or girl names?

Dawood is primarily a boy name. Sheikh is primarily a boy name.