Dave vs Davy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Davy Rank #2,844

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2844 for Davy.

Is Dave or Davy more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Dave and Davy mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dave and Davy boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.