Dawud vs Hashem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawud

Boy #2,894 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili South Asian West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,894
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Daud

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Hashem

Boy #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Jordanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hash, Shem

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Popularity Comparison

Dawud Rank #2,894
Hashem Rank #3,040

Dawud is more popular, ranked #2894 vs #3040 for Hashem.

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

Hashem ___

  • Hashem Ali
  • Hashem Omar
  • Hashem Muhammad
  • Hashem Khalid
  • Hashem Abdullah
  • Hashem Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

If you choose Hashem

Fatima Khadijah Ibrahim Ali Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawud or Hashem more popular?

Dawud is more popular, ranked #2894 compared to Hashem at #3040 in the United States.

What do Dawud and Hashem mean?

Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Hashem means "one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)" (Arabic origin).

Are Dawud and Hashem boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. Hashem is primarily a boy name.

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