Dave Zepeda

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Dave Zepeda — beloved
80K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Dave Zepeda 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 Zepeda: Andrea-Mae Zepeda (born 1995), Austrian cricketer David Zepeda of Nogales (born 1973), Sonora, represented Mexico in the Manhunt International 2000 pageant, Singapore, in 2000 Gwendolyn Zepeda (born 1971), American author Jose Zepeda (born 1989), American boxer Lorenzo Zepeda, President of El Salvador 1–7 February 1858 Luis Alberto Zepeda Félix (born 1965), Paralympian athlete from Mexico competing mainly in category F53/F54 javelin events Miguel Zepeda (born 1976), Mexican football player Ofelia Zepeda (born 1952), Tohono O'odham poet and intellectual Omar Zepeda (born 1977), Mexican race wal. 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: Zepeda

Spanish

Andrea-Mae Zepeda (born 1995), Austrian cricketer David Zepeda of Nogales (born 1973), Sonora, represented Mexico in the Manhunt International 2000 pageant, Singapore, in 2000 Gwendolyn Zepeda (born 1971), American author Jose Zepeda (born 1989), American boxer Lorenzo Zepeda, President of El Salvador 1–7 February 1858 Luis Alberto Zepeda Félix (born 1965), Paralympian athlete from Mexico competing mainly in category F53/F54 javelin events Miguel Zepeda (born 1976), Mexican football player Ofelia Zepeda (born 1952), Tohono O'odham poet and intellectual Omar Zepeda (born 1977), Mexican race wal.

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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 Zepeda

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 Zepeda:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Zepeda?
The surname Zepeda originates from Spanish. Andrea-Mae Zepeda (born 1995), Austrian cricketer David Zepeda of Nogales (born 1973), Sonora, represented Mexico in the Manhunt International 2000 pageant, Singapore, in 2000 Gwendolyn Zepeda (born 1971), American author Jose Zepeda (born 1989), American boxer Lorenzo Zepeda, President of El Salvador 1–7 February 1858 Luis Alberto Zepeda Félix (born 1965), Paralympian athlete from Mexico competing mainly in category F53/F54 javelin events Miguel Zepeda (born 1976), Mexican football player Ofelia Zepeda (born 1952), Tohono O'odham poet and intellectual Omar Zepeda (born 1977), Mexican race wal.
What are the origins of the name Dave Zepeda?
The name Dave Zepeda combines two different traditions: the first name Dave has French roots, while the surname Zepeda originates from Spanish.
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