Dawud vs Esa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esa

Boy #2,961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Arabic Islamic Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,961
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dawud Rank #2,894
Esa Rank #2,961

Dawud is more popular, ranked #2894 vs #2961 for Esa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawud ___

  • Dawud Ibrahim
  • Dawud Yusuf
  • Dawud Hassan
  • Dawud Ali
  • Dawud Omar

Esa ___

  • Esa Mikael
  • Esa Johannes
  • Esa Karl
  • Esa Aaron
  • Esa Elijah
  • Esa Pekka

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

If you choose Esa

Elias Lauri Mika Aino Tuulia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawud or Esa more popular?

Dawud is more popular, ranked #2894 compared to Esa at #2961 in the United States.

What do Dawud and Esa mean?

Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Esa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew via Finnish origin).

Are Dawud and Esa boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. Esa is primarily a boy name.

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