Davy vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish American

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Davy Rank #2,844

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2844 for Davy.

Is Davy or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Davy and Dave mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davy and Dave boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.