Dave vs Kalen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,041 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Gaelic

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Dave Rank #2,019

Kalen Rank #2,041

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2041 for Kalen.

Is Dave or Kalen more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Kalen at #2041 in the United States.

What do Dave and Kalen mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Kalen means "slender, narrow" (Gaelic origin).

Are Dave and Kalen boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Kalen is primarily a boy name.