Dave vs Davey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Dave Rank #2,019

Davey Rank #3,525

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #3525 for Davey.

Is Dave or Davey more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Dave and Davey mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dave and Davey boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Davey is primarily a boy name.