Dave vs Henderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,019
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Davey, Davy

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Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hendo, Henry, Denny

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Popularity Comparison

Dave Rank #2,019
Henderson Rank #2,087

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2087 for Henderson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dave ___

  • Dave James
  • Dave Michael
  • Dave Thomas
  • Dave William
  • Dave Paul
  • Dave Allen

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

If you choose Henderson

Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dave or Henderson more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Henderson at #2087 in the United States.

What do Dave and Henderson mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin).

Are Dave and Henderson boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Henderson is primarily a boy name.

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