Aric vs Daven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aric

Boy #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,456
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rick

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Aric Rank #4,456
Daven Rank #4,602

Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 vs #4602 for Daven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aric ___

  • Aric James
  • Aric Thomas
  • Aric Cole
  • Aric Blake
  • Aric Grant
  • Aric Lane

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 Aric

Leif Sven Astrid Nora Blake

If you choose Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aric or Daven more popular?

Aric is more popular, ranked #4456 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Aric and Daven mean?

Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin).

Are Aric and Daven boy or girl names?

Aric is primarily a boy name. Daven is primarily a boy name.

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