Dave Craver

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Craver — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Craver is a name that combines French origins. The first name Dave is a masculine given name of French origin. Dave is a given name, often a shortened form of the names David, Davey, or others. The name means "beloved". Notable people with the name include: Dave (American rapper), aka David Jolicoeur (1968–2023), of the hip hop group De La Soul Dave (artist) (born 1969), Swiss artist, born David Pflugi Dave (rapper) (born 1998), English rapper, born David Omoregie Dave (singer) (born 1944), Dutch-born French singer, born Wouter Otto Levenbach Dave Adolph (1937–2017), American football coach Dave Allen (comedian) (1936–2005), Irish comedian Dave Bailey (musician) (1926–2023), American jazz drummer Dave . The surname Craver: Aaron Craver (born 1968), American former National Football League player Bill Craver (1844–1901), American Major League Baseball player Forrest Craver (1875–1958), American college football player and coach and athletic director Harrison Warwick Craver (1875–1951), American librarian and educator Keyuo Craver (born 1980), American football defensive back Margret Craver (1907–2010), American jeweler, metalsmith and arts educator Mario Craver (born 2006), American football player Nathaniel Craver (2002–2009), Russian child adopted by American citizens who were later convicted of involuntary man. Dave is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 80K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Dave reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Dave

Meaning: beloved

French

Dave is a given name, often a shortened form of the names David, Davey, or others. The name means "beloved". Notable people with the name include: Dave (American rapper), aka David Jolicoeur (1968–2023), of the hip hop group De La Soul Dave (artist) (born 1969), Swiss artist, born David Pflugi Dave (rapper) (born 1998), English rapper, born David Omoregie Dave (singer) (born 1944), Dutch-born French singer, born Wouter Otto Levenbach Dave Adolph (1937–2017), American football coach Dave Allen (comedian) (1936–2005), Irish comedian Dave Bailey (musician) (1926–2023), American jazz drummer Dave .

Surname: Craver

English

Aaron Craver (born 1968), American former National Football League player Bill Craver (1844–1901), American Major League Baseball player Forrest Craver (1875–1958), American college football player and coach and athletic director Harrison Warwick Craver (1875–1951), American librarian and educator Keyuo Craver (born 1980), American football defensive back Margret Craver (1907–2010), American jeweler, metalsmith and arts educator Mario Craver (born 2006), American football player Nathaniel Craver (2002–2009), Russian child adopted by American citizens who were later convicted of involuntary man.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Dave is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Dave by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Dave Craver:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Dave?
The first name Dave originates from French. Dave is a given name, often a shortened form of the names David, Davey, or others. The name means "beloved". Notable people with the name include: Dave (American rapper), aka David Jolicoeur (1968–2023), of the hip hop group De La Soul Dave (artist) (born 1969), Swiss artist, born David Pflugi Dave (rapper) (born 1998), English rapper, born David Omoregie Dave (singer) (born 1944), Dutch-born French singer, born Wouter Otto Levenbach Dave Adolph (1937–2017), American football coach Dave Allen (comedian) (1936–2005), Irish comedian Dave Bailey (musician) (1926–2023), American jazz drummer Dave .
When was Dave most popular?
The name Dave reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Craver?
The surname Craver originates from English. Aaron Craver (born 1968), American former National Football League player Bill Craver (1844–1901), American Major League Baseball player Forrest Craver (1875–1958), American college football player and coach and athletic director Harrison Warwick Craver (1875–1951), American librarian and educator Keyuo Craver (born 1980), American football defensive back Margret Craver (1907–2010), American jeweler, metalsmith and arts educator Mario Craver (born 2006), American football player Nathaniel Craver (2002–2009), Russian child adopted by American citizens who were later convicted of involuntary man.
What are the origins of the name Dave Craver?
The name Dave Craver combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Craver originates from English.
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