David Cowell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Cowell — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Cowell is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name David is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms. The surname Cowell: Cowell is an English language surname. Andy Cowell (born 1969), British Formula 1 engineer Brady Cowell (1899–1989), American college sports coach Brendan Cowell (born 1976), Australian actor, screenwriter and director Butch Cowell (1887–1940), American coach and administrator in college athletics, brother of Roland Cressida Cowell (born 1966), English children's author, known for novel How to Train Your Dragon Damian Cowell (born c. 1960s), Australian musician Edward Byles Cowell (1826–1903), professor of Sanskrit at Cambridge University Elizabeth Cowell (1912–1998), British broadcaster and t. David is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 3.5 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name David reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: David

Meaning: beloved

Hebrew

From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms.

Surname: Cowell

English

Cowell is an English language surname. Andy Cowell (born 1969), British Formula 1 engineer Brady Cowell (1899–1989), American college sports coach Brendan Cowell (born 1976), Australian actor, screenwriter and director Butch Cowell (1887–1940), American coach and administrator in college athletics, brother of Roland Cressida Cowell (born 1966), English children's author, known for novel How to Train Your Dragon Damian Cowell (born c. 1960s), Australian musician Edward Byles Cowell (1826–1903), professor of Sanskrit at Cambridge University Elizabeth Cowell (1912–1998), British broadcaster and t.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name David is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name David by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name David has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Dave
  • Davey
  • Davide
  • Dawid
  • Dávid

Notable People Named David Cowell

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 David Cowell:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant 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 David?
The first name David originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew name Dawid (דָּוִד), possibly meaning "beloved." Name of the second king of Israel, poet of the Psalms.
When was David most popular?
The name David reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cowell?
The surname Cowell originates from English. Cowell is an English language surname. Andy Cowell (born 1969), British Formula 1 engineer Brady Cowell (1899–1989), American college sports coach Brendan Cowell (born 1976), Australian actor, screenwriter and director Butch Cowell (1887–1940), American coach and administrator in college athletics, brother of Roland Cressida Cowell (born 1966), English children's author, known for novel How to Train Your Dragon Damian Cowell (born c. 1960s), Australian musician Edward Byles Cowell (1826–1903), professor of Sanskrit at Cambridge University Elizabeth Cowell (1912–1998), British broadcaster and t.
What are the origins of the name David Cowell?
The name David Cowell combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Cowell originates from English.
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