John Davalos

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

John Davalos — God is gracious
4.9 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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John Davalos is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name John is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history. The surname Davalos: Alexa Davalos (born 1982), American actress Armando Dávalos (born 1957), Brazilian footballer Armando Hart Dávalos (born 1930), Cuban politician and Communist leader David Davalos (born 1965), American playwright Dominique Davalos (born 1965), American rock musician Doug Davalos (born 1970), men's basketball coach at Texas State University Elyssa Davalos (born 1959), American television and film actress Francisco Rivera Dávalos (born 1994), Mexican footballer Íñigo Dávalos (? — 1484), Castillian general Jorge Dávalos (born 1957), Mexican football manager José Dávalos (born 1927), Mexican Olymp. John is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 4.9 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name John reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: John

Meaning: God is gracious

Hebrew

From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.

Surname: Davalos

Spanish

Alexa Davalos (born 1982), American actress Armando Dávalos (born 1957), Brazilian footballer Armando Hart Dávalos (born 1930), Cuban politician and Communist leader David Davalos (born 1965), American playwright Dominique Davalos (born 1965), American rock musician Doug Davalos (born 1970), men's basketball coach at Texas State University Elyssa Davalos (born 1959), American television and film actress Francisco Rivera Dávalos (born 1994), Mexican footballer Íñigo Dávalos (? — 1484), Castillian general Jorge Dávalos (born 1957), Mexican football manager José Dávalos (born 1927), Mexican Olymp.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name John 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 John by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

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

  • Johnny
  • Jack
  • Jonah
  • Jonathan
  • Sean
  • Evan
  • Ivan
  • Johann

Notable People Named John Davalos

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 John Davalos:

4
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

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

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 John?
The first name John originates from Hebrew. From Hebrew Yohanan (יוֹחָנָן), meaning "God is gracious." One of the most consistently popular names in the Western world throughout history.
When was John most popular?
The name John reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Davalos?
The surname Davalos originates from Spanish. Alexa Davalos (born 1982), American actress Armando Dávalos (born 1957), Brazilian footballer Armando Hart Dávalos (born 1930), Cuban politician and Communist leader David Davalos (born 1965), American playwright Dominique Davalos (born 1965), American rock musician Doug Davalos (born 1970), men's basketball coach at Texas State University Elyssa Davalos (born 1959), American television and film actress Francisco Rivera Dávalos (born 1994), Mexican footballer Íñigo Dávalos (? — 1484), Castillian general Jorge Dávalos (born 1957), Mexican football manager José Dávalos (born 1927), Mexican Olymp.
What are the origins of the name John Davalos?
The name John Davalos combines two different traditions: the first name John has Hebrew roots, while the surname Davalos originates from Spanish.
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