Dawood vs Eissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawood

Boy #5,058 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian African Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,058
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daw, Wood

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Eissa

Boy #5,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,247
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Isa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dawood Rank #5,058
Eissa Rank #5,247

Dawood is more popular, ranked #5058 vs #5247 for Eissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawood ___

  • Dawood Ibrahim
  • Dawood Yusuf
  • Dawood Ahmad
  • Dawood Hassan
  • Dawood Ali
  • Dawood Tariq

Eissa ___

  • Eissa Malik
  • Eissa Rahman
  • Eissa Tariq
  • Eissa Yusuf
  • Eissa Hassan
  • Eissa Noor

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawood

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Aisha

If you choose Eissa

Yusuf Ibrahim Maryam Fatima Adam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawood or Eissa more popular?

Dawood is more popular, ranked #5058 compared to Eissa at #5247 in the United States.

What do Dawood and Eissa mean?

Dawood means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Eissa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Dawood and Eissa boy or girl names?

Dawood is primarily a boy name. Eissa is primarily a boy name.

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