92
Success
85
Health
73
Cheerfulness
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions (scale: 0-100)
Success
92▲
Morality
54▼
Health
85
Warmth
72
Cheerfulness
73
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
81♂
David Name Personality
The name David projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (92/100) paired with equally impressive health (85/100), David creates a well-rounded first impression. Notably, David scores above average across all five perception dimensions, making it one of the more balanced names in our database.
Community Ratings
Classic7.3
Mature6.2
Formal6.4
Upper Class4.8
Urban3.7
Wholesome7.4
Strong7.6
Refined6.6
Strange4.7
Simple5.2
Serious5.6
Nerdy5.5
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 1885 ratings.
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Famous People Named David
- David BowieIconic rock musician and performer
- David AttenboroughNaturalist and BBC broadcaster
- David BeckhamEnglish football legend
- David LettermanLate night TV talk show host
- David CopperfieldLegendary illusionist and magician
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Frequently Asked Questions About David
What does the name David say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name David scores highest in Success (92/100) and lowest in Morality (54/100). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and average in morality.
Is David a boy name?▾
David is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (92), Warmth (72), Morality (54), Health (85), and Cheerfulness (73).
What is the Success rating for the name David?▾
David has a Success rating of 92 out of 100, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name David sound?▾
David has a Warmth rating of 72 out of 100, which is considered very high. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does David compare to other names?▾
David's strongest dimension is Success at 92/100. The average score across all names is 50. You can compare David with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named David?▾
Notable people named David include David Bowie, David Attenborough, David Beckham and David Letterman. Name Halo lists 5 famous Davids with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.