Dave Evangelista

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Evangelista — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Evangelista 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 Evangelista: Evangelista Andreoli (1810–1875), Italian organist, pianist, and teacher Evangelista Cittadini, Italian Roman Catholic Bishop of Alessano (1542–1549) Evangelista da Pian di Meleto (c. 1460–1549), Italian painter of the Renaissance period Evangelista Gennaro Gorga (1865–1957), Italian lyric tenor Evangelista Martinotti (1634–1694), Italian painter of the Baroque period Evangelista Menga (c. 1480–c. 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: Evangelista

Italian

Evangelista Andreoli (1810–1875), Italian organist, pianist, and teacher Evangelista Cittadini, Italian Roman Catholic Bishop of Alessano (1542–1549) Evangelista da Pian di Meleto (c. 1460–1549), Italian painter of the Renaissance period Evangelista Gennaro Gorga (1865–1957), Italian lyric tenor Evangelista Martinotti (1634–1694), Italian painter of the Baroque period Evangelista Menga (c. 1480–c.

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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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Notable People Named Dave Evangelista

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Evangelista?
The surname Evangelista originates from Italian. Evangelista Andreoli (1810–1875), Italian organist, pianist, and teacher Evangelista Cittadini, Italian Roman Catholic Bishop of Alessano (1542–1549) Evangelista da Pian di Meleto (c. 1460–1549), Italian painter of the Renaissance period Evangelista Gennaro Gorga (1865–1957), Italian lyric tenor Evangelista Martinotti (1634–1694), Italian painter of the Baroque period Evangelista Menga (c. 1480–c.
What are the origins of the name Dave Evangelista?
The name Dave Evangelista combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Evangelista originates from Italian.
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