Dawood vs Emaan

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

Emaan

Girl #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faith, belief, trust in God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim/Arab Pakistani British Muslim Indian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,574
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Maan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dawood Rank #5,058
Emaan Rank #2,574

Emaan is more popular, ranked #2574 vs #5058 for Dawood.

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

Emaan ___

  • Emaan Fatima
  • Emaan Zainab
  • Emaan Noor
  • Emaan Sara
  • Emaan Hana
  • Emaan Amira

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawood

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Aisha

If you choose Emaan

Noor Zainab Yusuf Adam Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawood or Emaan more popular?

Emaan is more popular, ranked #2574 compared to Dawood at #5058 in the United States.

What do Dawood and Emaan mean?

Dawood means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Emaan means "faith, belief, trust in God" (Arabic origin).

Are Dawood and Emaan boy or girl names?

Dawood is primarily a boy name. Emaan is primarily a girl name.

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