Gender: Male
On the name David Porter, David means Beloved One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel. Porter means One who Carries Goods, Gatekeeper, Keeper of the Gate.
The name David Porter is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
David is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Spain, and 101 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name David is recorded 1,112,773 times globally, ranking it as the 10th most common name worldwide.
David is most prevalent in United States of America, with 212,456 occurrences, making it the 3th most popular name in the country.
In Czechia, the name David is found among 1 in every 4 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #3 | 1 : 9 |
| United Kingdom | #1 | 1 : 5 |
| Spain | #8 | 1 : 6 |
| France | #3 | 1 : 13 |
| Colombia | #10 | 1 : 14 |
| Mexico | #18 | 1 : 15 |
| Peru | #13 | 1 : 31 |
| Nigeria | #13 | 1 : 42 |
| Italy | #222 | 1 : 45 |
| South Africa | #9 | 1 : 90 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name David from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
David Brownfield Porter was the suffragan Bishop of Aston from 1962 to 1972.
David Porter was an officer in the United States Navy in the rank of captain and the honorary title of commodore. Porter commanded a number of U.S. naval ships. He saw service in the First Barbary War, the War of 1812 and in the West Indies. On July 2, 1812, Porter hoisted the banner "Free trade and sailors' rights" as captain of USS Essex. The phrase resonated with many Americans. Porter was later court martialed; he resigned and then joined and became commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. Porter County, Indiana was named after him.
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