Daud vs Mahad

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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Mahad

Boy #6,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thanks, gratitude"

Origin: Somali

Cultural Roots

Somali Arabic Islamic East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,480
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mah, Hadi

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Popularity Comparison

Daud Rank #6,418
Mahad Rank #6,480

Daud is more popular, ranked #6418 vs #6480 for Mahad.

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

Mahad ___

  • Mahad Ali
  • Mahad Hassan
  • Mahad Omar
  • Mahad Ibrahim
  • Mahad Yusuf
  • Mahad Abdi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

If you choose Mahad

Faadumo Khadija Nuurto Abdi Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or Mahad more popular?

Daud is more popular, ranked #6418 compared to Mahad at #6480 in the United States.

What do Daud and Mahad mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). Mahad means "thanks, gratitude" (Somali origin).

Are Daud and Mahad boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. Mahad is primarily a boy name.

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