Andersen vs Daven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anders, Andy, Ander

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Daven

Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,602
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andersen Rank #4,505
Daven Rank #4,602

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4602 for Daven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andersen ___

  • Andersen James
  • Andersen William
  • Andersen Lee
  • Andersen Thomas
  • Andersen Cole
  • Andersen Blake

Daven ___

  • Daven James
  • Daven Lee
  • Daven Michael
  • Daven Thomas
  • Daven Reid
  • Daven Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andersen

Henderson Harrison Emerson Magnolia Ingrid

If you choose Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andersen or Daven more popular?

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Andersen and Daven mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin).

Are Andersen and Daven boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. Daven is primarily a boy name.

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