Dewey vs Davey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Dewey Rank #3,607

Davey Rank #3,525

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Dewey or Davey more popular?

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Davey mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dewey and Davey boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Davey is primarily a boy name.