Dave vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Davidson Rank #5,723

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Dave or Davidson more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Dave and Davidson mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Dave and Davidson boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.