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Penn vs Davy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penn

Boy #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,952
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Penn Rank #2,952
Davy Rank #2,844

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #2952 for Penn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penn or Davy more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Penn and Davy mean?

Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Penn and Davy boy or girl names?

Penn is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.

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