Abdallah vs Dawud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdallah

Boy #2,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,827
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abd, Abdo, Dallah

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Dawud

Boy #2,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,894
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daud

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Popularity Comparison

Abdallah Rank #2,827
Dawud Rank #2,894

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 vs #2894 for Dawud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abdallah ___

  • Abdallah Mohammed
  • Abdallah Ahmad
  • Abdallah Karim
  • Abdallah Rashid
  • Abdallah Yusuf
  • Abdallah Hassan

Dawud ___

  • Dawud Ibrahim
  • Dawud Yusuf
  • Dawud Hassan
  • Dawud Ali
  • Dawud Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abdallah

Mohammed Fatima Ibrahim Khadija Omar

If you choose Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abdallah or Dawud more popular?

Abdallah is more popular, ranked #2827 compared to Dawud at #2894 in the United States.

What do Abdallah and Dawud mean?

Abdallah means "servant of God" (Arabic origin). Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abdallah and Dawud boy or girl names?

Abdallah is primarily a boy name. Dawud is primarily a boy name.

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