Dawud vs Nihal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawud

Boy #2,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

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Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Dawud Rank #2,894

Nihal Rank #3,028

Dawud is more popular, ranked #2894 vs #3028 for Nihal.

Is Dawud or Nihal more popular?

Dawud is more popular, ranked #2894 compared to Nihal at #3028 in the United States.

What do Dawud and Nihal mean?

Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Nihal means "young plant, sapling" (Turkish/Persian origin).

Are Dawud and Nihal boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. Nihal is primarily a boy name.