Dave Reina

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Reina — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Reina 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 Reina: Antonio Manuel Reina (born 1981), Spanish middle-distance runner Armando Betancourt Reina, Cuban journalist and author Baldassare Reina (born 1970), Catholic prelate, official of the Diocese of Rome Carlos Roberto Reina (1926–2003), former President of Honduras Calcedonio Reina (1842–1911), Italian painter and poet Casiodoro de Reina (1520–1594), Spanish Lutheran theologian Daniela Reina (born 1981), Italian sprinter Dennis Reina (born 1950), American psychologist and author Domenico Reina (1796–1843), Swiss bel canto tenor Gaetano Reina (1889–1930), Boss of the Lucchese crime family Giuseppe . 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: Reina

Spanish

Antonio Manuel Reina (born 1981), Spanish middle-distance runner Armando Betancourt Reina, Cuban journalist and author Baldassare Reina (born 1970), Catholic prelate, official of the Diocese of Rome Carlos Roberto Reina (1926–2003), former President of Honduras Calcedonio Reina (1842–1911), Italian painter and poet Casiodoro de Reina (1520–1594), Spanish Lutheran theologian Daniela Reina (born 1981), Italian sprinter Dennis Reina (born 1950), American psychologist and author Domenico Reina (1796–1843), Swiss bel canto tenor Gaetano Reina (1889–1930), Boss of the Lucchese crime family Giuseppe .

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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 Reina

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 Reina:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Reina?
The surname Reina originates from Spanish. Antonio Manuel Reina (born 1981), Spanish middle-distance runner Armando Betancourt Reina, Cuban journalist and author Baldassare Reina (born 1970), Catholic prelate, official of the Diocese of Rome Carlos Roberto Reina (1926–2003), former President of Honduras Calcedonio Reina (1842–1911), Italian painter and poet Casiodoro de Reina (1520–1594), Spanish Lutheran theologian Daniela Reina (born 1981), Italian sprinter Dennis Reina (born 1950), American psychologist and author Domenico Reina (1796–1843), Swiss bel canto tenor Gaetano Reina (1889–1930), Boss of the Lucchese crime family Giuseppe .
What are the origins of the name Dave Reina?
The name Dave Reina combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Reina originates from Spanish.
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