Dawood vs Rahman

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

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Rahman

Boy #5,042 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassionate, benevolent"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,042
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rah

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dawood Rank #5,058
Rahman Rank #5,042

Rahman is more popular, ranked #5042 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

Rahman ___

  • Rahman Ali
  • Rahman Hassan
  • Rahman Ibrahim
  • Rahman Kareem
  • Rahman Malik
  • Rahman Yusuf

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawood

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Aisha

If you choose Rahman

Kareem Fatima Ibrahim Aisha Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawood or Rahman more popular?

Rahman is more popular, ranked #5042 compared to Dawood at #5058 in the United States.

What do Dawood and Rahman mean?

Dawood means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Rahman means "compassionate, benevolent" (Arabic origin).

Are Dawood and Rahman boy or girl names?

Dawood is primarily a boy name. Rahman is primarily a boy name.

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