Dave vs Indy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,994 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short for Indiana (land of Indians)"

Origin: American

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Dave Rank #2,019

Indy Rank #1,994

Indy is more popular, ranked #1994 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Indy more popular?

Indy is more popular, ranked #1994 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Indy mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Indy means "short for Indiana (land of Indians)" (American origin).

Are Dave and Indy boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Indy is primarily a boy name.