Dave Stroud

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Stroud — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Stroud 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 Stroud: Angela Stroud (born 1981), Wisconsin politician Barry Stroud (1935–2019), American philosopher Byron Stroud (born 1969), Canadian musician Carlos Stroud (born 1942), American physicist C. J. Stroud (born 2001), American football player Chris Stroud (born 1982), American golfer David Stroud (born 1987), British footballer Derek Stroud (1930–2015), English footballer Don Stroud (born 1943), American actor Donna Stroud (born 1964), American lawyer and jurist Gregory Stroud (1892–1974), English operatic singer in Australia John Stroud (born 1957), American basketball player John Stroud (director) . 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: Stroud

English

Angela Stroud (born 1981), Wisconsin politician Barry Stroud (1935–2019), American philosopher Byron Stroud (born 1969), Canadian musician Carlos Stroud (born 1942), American physicist C. J. Stroud (born 2001), American football player Chris Stroud (born 1982), American golfer David Stroud (born 1987), British footballer Derek Stroud (1930–2015), English footballer Don Stroud (born 1943), American actor Donna Stroud (born 1964), American lawyer and jurist Gregory Stroud (1892–1974), English operatic singer in Australia John Stroud (born 1957), American basketball player John Stroud (director) .

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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 Stroud:

3
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Stroud?
The surname Stroud originates from English. Angela Stroud (born 1981), Wisconsin politician Barry Stroud (1935–2019), American philosopher Byron Stroud (born 1969), Canadian musician Carlos Stroud (born 1942), American physicist C. J. Stroud (born 2001), American football player Chris Stroud (born 1982), American golfer David Stroud (born 1987), British footballer Derek Stroud (1930–2015), English footballer Don Stroud (born 1943), American actor Donna Stroud (born 1964), American lawyer and jurist Gregory Stroud (1892–1974), English operatic singer in Australia John Stroud (born 1957), American basketball player John Stroud (director) .
What are the origins of the name Dave Stroud?
The name Dave Stroud combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Stroud originates from English.
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