Dave Godinez

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Godinez — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Godinez 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 Godinez: Godínez is a Spanish family name. As a surname Juan Godínez (1517-1571) conquistador Braulio Godínez (1984) Mexican football defender Felipe Godínez (1588–1637) dramatist of the Spanish Golden Age Said Godínez (1975) Mexican footballer Godinez Fundamental High School a public high school in Santa Ana, California Michael Wadding (priest) (1591–1644), Irish priest in Mexico, known as Miguel Godínez Godínez, a character from the Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho 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: Godinez

Spanish

Godínez is a Spanish family name. As a surname Juan Godínez (1517-1571) conquistador Braulio Godínez (1984) Mexican football defender Felipe Godínez (1588–1637) dramatist of the Spanish Golden Age Said Godínez (1975) Mexican footballer Godinez Fundamental High School a public high school in Santa Ana, California Michael Wadding (priest) (1591–1644), Irish priest in Mexico, known as Miguel Godínez Godínez, a character from the Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho

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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 Godinez

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 Godinez:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

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 Godinez?
The surname Godinez originates from Spanish. Godínez is a Spanish family name. As a surname Juan Godínez (1517-1571) conquistador Braulio Godínez (1984) Mexican football defender Felipe Godínez (1588–1637) dramatist of the Spanish Golden Age Said Godínez (1975) Mexican footballer Godinez Fundamental High School a public high school in Santa Ana, California Michael Wadding (priest) (1591–1644), Irish priest in Mexico, known as Miguel Godínez Godínez, a character from the Mexican sitcom El Chavo del Ocho
What are the origins of the name Dave Godinez?
The name Dave Godinez combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Godinez originates from Spanish.
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