UK boy's name
Deivid
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name David.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Deivid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Deivid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2011 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Deivid. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Deivid ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 6 boys were registered as Deivid.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Deivid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Deivid mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Deivid over time
The chart below shows babies named Deivid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2011 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Deivid, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Deivid by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Deivid was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4133 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Deivid
- Daniel 120,900
- Dylan 60,836
- David 37,852
- Dominic 20,480
- Declan 11,657
- Dexter 11,627
- Danny 8,434
- Dean 5,329
- Dillon 4,113
- Douglas 3,773
- Dominik 3,494
- Damian 3,486
FAQ
Deivid: questions and answers
How popular is the name Deivid in the UK right now?
In 2018, Deivid was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Deivid most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 6 babies registered as Deivid in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Deivid?
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Hebrew name David.
How many people are called Deivid in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Deivid across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.