Dav vs Ebony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ebony

Girl #5,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark hardwood"

Origin: Egyptian via Greek

Cultural Roots

African-American American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,579
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eb, Ebbie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dav Rank #29,530
Ebony Rank #5,579

Ebony is more popular, ranked #5579 vs #29530 for Dav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dav ___

No pairings available yet.

Ebony ___

  • Ebony Rose
  • Ebony Grace
  • Ebony Marie
  • Ebony Nicole
  • Ebony Renee
  • Ebony Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dav or Ebony more popular?

Ebony is more popular, ranked #5579 compared to Dav at #29530 in the United States.

What do Dav and Ebony mean?

Ebony means "black, dark hardwood" (Egyptian via Greek origin).

Are Dav and Ebony boy or girl names?

Dav is primarily a boy name. Ebony is primarily a girl name.

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