Dave vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Calder mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dave and Calder boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.