David Malloy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Malloy — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Malloy 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 Malloy: Dannel Malloy (born 1955), American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut Danny Malloy (footballer) (1930–2015), former Scottish footballer Dave Malloy (born 1976), American musical theater composer and playwright David Malloy, American country music songwriter and producer Doug Malloy, pseudonym of Richard Simonton, American business executive and body piercer Edward Malloy (born 1941), American priest, president of the University of Notre Dame 1987–2005 Janine Malloy, character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders Jim Malloy (1935–1972), American Indy 500 racecar driver Jim Malloy (recordin. 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: Malloy

Scottish

Dannel Malloy (born 1955), American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut Danny Malloy (footballer) (1930–2015), former Scottish footballer Dave Malloy (born 1976), American musical theater composer and playwright David Malloy, American country music songwriter and producer Doug Malloy, pseudonym of Richard Simonton, American business executive and body piercer Edward Malloy (born 1941), American priest, president of the University of Notre Dame 1987–2005 Janine Malloy, character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders Jim Malloy (1935–1972), American Indy 500 racecar driver Jim Malloy (recordin.

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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 Malloy

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 Malloy:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Malloy?
The surname Malloy originates from Scottish. Dannel Malloy (born 1955), American politician, 88th Governor of Connecticut Danny Malloy (footballer) (1930–2015), former Scottish footballer Dave Malloy (born 1976), American musical theater composer and playwright David Malloy, American country music songwriter and producer Doug Malloy, pseudonym of Richard Simonton, American business executive and body piercer Edward Malloy (born 1941), American priest, president of the University of Notre Dame 1987–2005 Janine Malloy, character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders Jim Malloy (1935–1972), American Indy 500 racecar driver Jim Malloy (recordin.
What are the origins of the name David Malloy?
The name David Malloy combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Malloy originates from Scottish.
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