Chet vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Chet Rank #2,095

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Chet or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Dave mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chet and Dave boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.