Davey vs Hal

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 #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Davey Rank #3,525

Hal Rank #3,485

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3525 for Davey.

Is Davey or Hal more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Hal mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Davey and Hal boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.