Dave vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Dave Rank #2,019

Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Charley mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Dave and Charley boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.