Dave vs Hiro

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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Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Dave Rank #2,019
Hiro Rank #2,121

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2121 for Hiro.

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

Hiro ___

  • Hiro James
  • Hiro Kai
  • Hiro Lee
  • Hiro William
  • Hiro Thomas
  • Hiro Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dave

Mark Paul John Linda Carol

If you choose Hiro

Kenji Yuki Ren Akira Sora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dave or Hiro more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Dave and Hiro mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Dave and Hiro boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.

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