Hal vs Davey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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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Hal Rank #3,485

Davey Rank #3,525

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

Is Hal or Davey more popular?

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

What do Hal and Davey mean?

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

Are Hal and Davey boy or girl names?

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