Daud vs Husain

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

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Husain

Boy #6,284 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, good, excellent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,284
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sain, Husy

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Popularity Comparison

Daud Rank #6,418
Husain Rank #6,284

Husain is more popular, ranked #6284 vs #6418 for Daud.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daud ___

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

Husain ___

  • Husain Ali
  • Husain Ahmad
  • Husain Mohammed
  • Husain Raza
  • Husain Hassan
  • Husain Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

If you choose Husain

Hassan Abbas Fatima Zahra Ali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or Husain more popular?

Husain is more popular, ranked #6284 compared to Daud at #6418 in the United States.

What do Daud and Husain mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). Husain means "handsome, good, excellent" (Arabic origin).

Are Daud and Husain boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. Husain is primarily a boy name.

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