Dave vs Elton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Dave Rank #2,019

Elton Rank #2,085

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Dave or Elton more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Dave and Elton mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Dave and Elton boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.