David Goulet

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Goulet — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Goulet 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 Goulet: Surname Alfred Goulet (1875−1961), Canadian businessman and political figure Bertrand Goulet (born 1944), Member of the National Assembly of Quebec Brent Goulet (born 1964), American soccer player Catherine Goulet, Canadian author and publishing entrepreneur Danis Goulet (born 1977), Canadian Cree-Métis film director and screenwriter Denis Goulet (1931–2006), scholar of human development and development ethics Elzéar Goulet (1836−1870), Metis martyr Émilius Goulet (born 1933), Roman Catholic Archbishop of St. 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: Goulet

English

Surname Alfred Goulet (1875−1961), Canadian businessman and political figure Bertrand Goulet (born 1944), Member of the National Assembly of Quebec Brent Goulet (born 1964), American soccer player Catherine Goulet, Canadian author and publishing entrepreneur Danis Goulet (born 1977), Canadian Cree-Métis film director and screenwriter Denis Goulet (1931–2006), scholar of human development and development ethics Elzéar Goulet (1836−1870), Metis martyr Émilius Goulet (born 1933), Roman Catholic Archbishop of St.

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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 Goulet

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 Goulet:

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 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 Goulet?
The surname Goulet originates from English. Surname Alfred Goulet (1875−1961), Canadian businessman and political figure Bertrand Goulet (born 1944), Member of the National Assembly of Quebec Brent Goulet (born 1964), American soccer player Catherine Goulet, Canadian author and publishing entrepreneur Danis Goulet (born 1977), Canadian Cree-Métis film director and screenwriter Denis Goulet (1931–2006), scholar of human development and development ethics Elzéar Goulet (1836−1870), Metis martyr Émilius Goulet (born 1933), Roman Catholic Archbishop of St.
What are the origins of the name David Goulet?
The name David Goulet combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Goulet originates from English.
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