Davey vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davey

Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Davey Rank #3,525

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #3525 for Davey.

Is Davey or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Dave mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davey and Dave boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.