Daud vs Rahil

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

All Clear

Rahil

Girl #4,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ewe (female sheep), traveler"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Indian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,572
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rahi, Hil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Daud Rank #6,418
Rahil Rank #4,572

Rahil is more popular, ranked #4572 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

Rahil ___

  • Rahil Noor
  • Rahil Zara
  • Rahil Leila
  • Rahil Amina
  • Rahil Fatima
  • Rahil Sana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daud

Zaid Musa Sulaiman Fatima Maryam

If you choose Rahil

Yusuf Maryam Ibrahim Zainab Hamid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daud or Rahil more popular?

Rahil is more popular, ranked #4572 compared to Daud at #6418 in the United States.

What do Daud and Rahil mean?

Daud means "beloved, friend" (Hebrew origin). Rahil means "ewe (female sheep), traveler" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daud and Rahil boy or girl names?

Daud is primarily a boy name. Rahil is primarily a girl name.

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