Nihal vs Dawud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nihal

Boy #3,028 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young plant, sapling"

Origin: Turkish/Persian

Turkish Arabic Indian Pakistani Persian

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Boy #2,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

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Nihal Rank #3,028

Dawud Rank #2,894

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

Is Nihal or Dawud more popular?

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

What do Nihal and Dawud mean?

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

Are Nihal and Dawud boy or girl names?

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