Dave Valdes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Valdes — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Valdes 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 Valdes: Valdez (surname) Valdés (surname) Valdez (Brazilian footballer) (born 1943), a Brazilian former footballer Valdez Demings, U.S. politician Valdez Drexel "V.J." Edgecombe (born 2005), American basketball player. Valdez, Florida, United States Valdez, an acrobatic gymnastics variation of the back walkover Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker that ran aground and caused an oil spill in Alaska in 1989 Valdez Blockade, a protest by Alaskan fishermen in 1993 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: Valdes

Spanish

Valdez (surname) Valdés (surname) Valdez (Brazilian footballer) (born 1943), a Brazilian former footballer Valdez Demings, U.S. politician Valdez Drexel "V.J." Edgecombe (born 2005), American basketball player. Valdez, Florida, United States Valdez, an acrobatic gymnastics variation of the back walkover Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker that ran aground and caused an oil spill in Alaska in 1989 Valdez Blockade, a protest by Alaskan fishermen in 1993

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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 Valdes

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 Valdes:

5
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

2
Personality Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

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 Valdes?
The surname Valdes originates from Spanish. Valdez (surname) Valdés (surname) Valdez (Brazilian footballer) (born 1943), a Brazilian former footballer Valdez Demings, U.S. politician Valdez Drexel "V.J." Edgecombe (born 2005), American basketball player. Valdez, Florida, United States Valdez, an acrobatic gymnastics variation of the back walkover Exxon Valdez, an oil tanker that ran aground and caused an oil spill in Alaska in 1989 Valdez Blockade, a protest by Alaskan fishermen in 1993
What are the origins of the name Dave Valdes?
The name Dave Valdes combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Valdes originates from Spanish.
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