Duane vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Duane Rank #2,090

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Duane or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Duane and Dave mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duane and Dave boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.