Davide Boy

Popularity: #926 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAH-vee-deh //ˈdɑː.vɪ.deɪ//

Origin: Italian; Hebrew

Meaning: Italian: beloved; Hebrew: beloved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Davide is of Hebrew origin, derived from the name David, which means "beloved." The Hebrew form, דָּוִד (Dāwīḏ), appears in the Old Testament, where David is a significant biblical figure, known as the second king of Israel and an ancestor of Jesus Christ in Christian tradition. The name was adopted into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid) and subsequently into Latin as Davidus.

This Latin form made its way into various European languages, including Old French, which influenced the English version of the name. The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the influence of the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many biblical names were introduced into the English-speaking world.

Historically, David's prominence in religious texts has ensured the name's enduring significance. The biblical narrative of David, including his anointing by the prophet Samuel, his defeat of Goliath, and his reign as king, has been a source of inspiration in literature, art, and music throughout the centuries.

The name has been borne by numerous saints, including Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, who lived in the 6th century and is celebrated for his piety and leadership in the early Christian church. Culturally, the name Davide resonates with themes of leadership, valor, and divine favor, reflecting the qualities attributed to the biblical David.

In Italian, Davide is a common variant that maintains the same meaning and significance. The name has also inspired various diminutive forms, such as Davy or Dave, which have been used in different cultures, further embedding the name within various linguistic traditions.

Overall, the name Davide carries a rich historical and cultural legacy that continues to be recognized across different societies.

Famous people named Davide

In this section, you will find notable people named Davide. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Davide who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Davide who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Davide Ferrario is a film director best known for La Pivellina, The Last of the Italians, and The Man Who Will Come.

Davide Santon is a professional footballer best known for his time at Inter Milan, Newcastle United, and the Italian national team.

Davide De Gea is a professional footballer best known for his time at Manchester United and the Spanish national team.

Davide D'Angelo is a musician best known for his work with the band The Black Angels and his solo albums.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Davide, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Davide. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Davide was first seen in the United States in 1925.

Davide has ranked as high as #9230 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in New York, California, and Massachusetts.

In the past 5 years the name Davide has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Davide is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Davide was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Davide.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 12 12
2024 11 11
2023 8 8
2022 10 10
2021 10 10
2020 14 14
2019 9 9
2018 11 11
2017 11 11
2016 10 10
2015 10 10
2014 12 12
2013 10 10
2012 8 8
2011 12 12
2010 12 12
2009 16 16
2008 10 10
2007 25 25
2006 19 19
2005 12 12
2004 18 18
2003 15 15
2002 13 13
2001 16 16
2000 12 12
1999 10 10
1998 7 7
1997 11 11
1996 15 15
1995 16 16
1994 10 10
1993 12 12
1992 11 11
1991 15 15
1990 12 12
1989 20 20
1988 17 17
1987 13 13
1986 10 10
1985 17 17
1984 12 12
1983 10 10
1982 16 16
1981 13 13
1980 11 11
1979 12 12
1978 14 14
1977 7 7
1976 8 8
1975 17 17
1974 16 16
1973 17 17
1972 16 16
1971 13 13
1970 9 9
1969 15 15
1968 15 15
1967 14 14
1966 13 13
1965 12 12
1964 11 11
1963 11 11
1962 7 7
1961 14 14
1960 6 6
1959 10 10
1958 9 9
1957 5 5
1955 7 7
1954 5 5
1953 11 11
1949 5 5
1948 5 5
1944 8 8
1934 5 5
1925 5 5

Top States for Davide (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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