David Lovett

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Lovett — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Lovett 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 Lovett: Clara Lovett, Italian-born American former president of Northern Arizona University Edgar Odell Lovett (1871–1957), American mathematics professor and first president of Rice Institute (now Rice University) Ben Lovett (born 1978), American musician and film composer Ben Lovett (British musician) (born 1986), British musician and member of Mumford & Sons Lyle Lovett (born 1957), American singer-songwriter and actor Martin Lovett (1927–2020), English cellist Norman Lovett (born 1946), English stand-up comedian and actor Ruby Lovett (born 1967), American country music singer Lewis Johnstone Lovet. 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: Lovett

Italian

Clara Lovett, Italian-born American former president of Northern Arizona University Edgar Odell Lovett (1871–1957), American mathematics professor and first president of Rice Institute (now Rice University) Ben Lovett (born 1978), American musician and film composer Ben Lovett (British musician) (born 1986), British musician and member of Mumford & Sons Lyle Lovett (born 1957), American singer-songwriter and actor Martin Lovett (1927–2020), English cellist Norman Lovett (born 1946), English stand-up comedian and actor Ruby Lovett (born 1967), American country music singer Lewis Johnstone Lovet.

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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 Lovett

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 Lovett:

8
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

5
Personality Number

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

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 Lovett?
The surname Lovett originates from Italian. Clara Lovett, Italian-born American former president of Northern Arizona University Edgar Odell Lovett (1871–1957), American mathematics professor and first president of Rice Institute (now Rice University) Ben Lovett (born 1978), American musician and film composer Ben Lovett (British musician) (born 1986), British musician and member of Mumford & Sons Lyle Lovett (born 1957), American singer-songwriter and actor Martin Lovett (1927–2020), English cellist Norman Lovett (born 1946), English stand-up comedian and actor Ruby Lovett (born 1967), American country music singer Lewis Johnstone Lovet.
What are the origins of the name David Lovett?
The name David Lovett combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Lovett originates from Italian.
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