Dawud vs Kamran

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kamran

Boy #2,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one whose desires are fulfilled"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Pakistani Afghani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,765
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kam

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dawud Rank #2,894
Kamran Rank #2,765

Kamran is more popular, ranked #2765 vs #2894 for Dawud.

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

Kamran ___

  • Kamran Ali
  • Kamran Hassan
  • Kamran Reza
  • Kamran Darius
  • Kamran Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawud

Maryam Fatima Isa Yusuf Aisha

If you choose Kamran

Cyrus Darius Leila Yasmin Asha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawud or Kamran more popular?

Kamran is more popular, ranked #2765 compared to Dawud at #2894 in the United States.

What do Dawud and Kamran mean?

Dawud means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Kamran means "one whose desires are fulfilled" (Persian origin).

Are Dawud and Kamran boy or girl names?

Dawud is primarily a boy name. Kamran is primarily a boy name.

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