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    David

    DAY-vid

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Beloved
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — David appears in the King James Bible, including Acts 13:22.
    First appears in
    1 Samuel — The united and divided kingdom
    Peak US usage
    1950s (3.75% of births), currently falling
    Spiritual meaning
    The name David reminds us that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances. To be "beloved" of God is the highest calling — and David's life shows that even flawed individuals can walk closely with the Lord through repentance and worship.
    King James verses
    • Acts 13:22

      "He raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart."

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