David Revell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

David Revell — beloved
3.5 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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David Revell 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 Revell: Alex Revell (born 1983), English footballer Alexander Hamilton Revell (1858–1931), American businessman Andy Revell (born 1958), British businessman, scientist and musician Anthony Revell (1935–2018), British Royal Navy medical officer and Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces Ashley Revell (born 1971), English entrepreneur Charlie Revell (1919–1999), English footballer Donald Revell (born 1954), American poet, essayist, translator and professor Ernest John Revell (1934–2017), Scottish scholar, professor emeritus Fleur Revell (born 1972), New Zealand television personality and journalist. 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: Revell

Scottish

Alex Revell (born 1983), English footballer Alexander Hamilton Revell (1858–1931), American businessman Andy Revell (born 1958), British businessman, scientist and musician Anthony Revell (1935–2018), British Royal Navy medical officer and Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces Ashley Revell (born 1971), English entrepreneur Charlie Revell (1919–1999), English footballer Donald Revell (born 1954), American poet, essayist, translator and professor Ernest John Revell (1934–2017), Scottish scholar, professor emeritus Fleur Revell (born 1972), New Zealand television personality and journalist.

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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 Revell

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 Revell:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

2
Soul Urge Number

Cooperation and sensitivity. A diplomatic, gentle nature with strong empathy, thriving in partnerships and harmony.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Revell?
The surname Revell originates from Scottish. Alex Revell (born 1983), English footballer Alexander Hamilton Revell (1858–1931), American businessman Andy Revell (born 1958), British businessman, scientist and musician Anthony Revell (1935–2018), British Royal Navy medical officer and Surgeon General of the British Armed Forces Ashley Revell (born 1971), English entrepreneur Charlie Revell (1919–1999), English footballer Donald Revell (born 1954), American poet, essayist, translator and professor Ernest John Revell (1934–2017), Scottish scholar, professor emeritus Fleur Revell (born 1972), New Zealand television personality and journalist.
What are the origins of the name David Revell?
The name David Revell combines two different traditions: the first name David has Hebrew roots, while the surname Revell originates from Scottish.
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