Ahmaud vs Daud

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
Nicknames
Daw

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ahmaud Rank #6,382
Daud Rank #6,418

Ahmaud is more popular, ranked #6382 vs #6418 for Daud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ahmaud ___

  • Ahmaud James
  • Ahmaud Marcus
  • Ahmaud Elijah
  • Ahmaud Jordan
  • Ahmaud Isaiah
  • Ahmaud David

Daud ___

  • Daud Ali
  • Daud Hassan
  • Daud Omar
  • Daud Ibrahim
  • Daud Yusuf
  • Daud Malik

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ahmaud

Trayvon Marcus Elijah Zaire Amara

If you choose Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahmaud or Daud more popular?

Ahmaud is more popular, ranked #6382 compared to Daud at #6418 in the United States.

What do Ahmaud and Daud mean?

Ahmaud means "most praiseworthy" (Arabic origin). Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ahmaud and Daud boy or girl names?

Ahmaud is primarily a boy name. Daud is primarily a boy name.

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