Find out how popular the first name Deivid has been for the last 8 years (from 2016 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deivid by gender

Based on the last 8 years of data, Deivid is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 16 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Deivid.

The history of the first name Deivid

The given name Deivid is a variant of the name David, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid) means "beloved" or "uncle." It is derived from the Hebrew word דּוֹד (dod), meaning "beloved" or "lover."

The name David has a rich biblical history and is associated with the famous King David of ancient Israel, who lived around 1000 BCE. David was a shepherd boy who rose to become the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel and Judah. His story is recounted in the Hebrew Bible, and he is revered as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

The name David gained widespread popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Various spelling variations emerged, including Deivid, which is likely a Latinized form of the name influenced by the Romance languages.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Deivid is found in the "Domesday Book," a medieval census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named "Deivid de Burnanvilla" in Lincolnshire, England.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Deivid or its variants. One prominent example is Deivid ap Gwilym (c. 1320 - c. 1370), a renowned Welsh poet and one of the most significant literary figures in the history of the Welsh language.

Another notable bearer of the name is Deivid Garrick (1717 - 1779), an English actor, playwright, and producer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 18th century and a pioneer of modern acting.

In the world of sports, Deivid Beckham (born 1975) is a former English professional footballer and cultural icon who played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and the England national team.

The name Deivid also has its place in the world of science. Deivid Hilbert (1862 - 1943) was a German mathematician who made significant contributions to various fields, including logic, set theory, and the foundations of mathematics.

Finally, in the realm of art, Deivid Hockney (born 1937) is a celebrated English painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer who is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century.

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