You have about a decade on me, give or take. I do recall that there were a lot of Davids, and a lot of Stevens, in my grade school days (the 50s). They sound alike when yelled on the playground. Lots of heads turning when one or the other was called. I don't recall the butt of the joke being named Dave very often; that's maybe a British thing? Good to see you posting over here, btw!
If you get to thinking you’re a person of some influence, try ordering somebody else’s dog around.