Gender: Male
Pronunciation: D EY V G AE HH AH N
David Gahan is an English singer, best known as the lead singer of electronic band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980. Noted for his commanding stage presence and unique baritone voice, Q magazine ranked him at No. 73 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers" and No. 27 on its list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen". As part of Depeche Mode, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
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On the name Dave Gahan, Dave means Beloved, David's Son, Form of David, Variant of David beloved. Gahan means Sky, Lord Vishnu, Depth, Profound.
The name Dave Gahan is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Dave is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and 95 more countries.
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ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D EY V G AE HH AH N
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Dave is recorded 110,809 times globally, ranking it as the 521th most common name worldwide.
Dave is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 41,244 occurrences, making it the 32th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Dave is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #32 | 1 : 13 |
| United States of America | #158 | 1 : 56 |
| Canada | #35 | 1 : 49 |
| Netherlands | #181 | 1 : 72 |
| Ireland | #91 | 1 : 30 |
| South Africa | #763 | 1 : 839 |
| Nigeria | #874 | 1 : 755 |
| Belgium | #402 | 1 : 194 |
| Italy | #1,625 | 1 : 884 |
| France | #1,548 | 1 : 975 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dave from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
David Gahan is an English singer, best known as the lead singer of electronic band Depeche Mode since their formation in 1980. Noted for his commanding stage presence and unique baritone voice, Q magazine ranked him at No. 73 on its list of the "100 Greatest Singers" and No. 27 on its list of the "100 Greatest Frontmen". As part of Depeche Mode, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020.
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