Daven vs Manning

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Daven Rank #4,602
Manning Rank #4,745

Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 vs #4745 for Manning.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daven ___

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

Manning ___

  • Manning Lee
  • Manning Cole
  • Manning James
  • Manning Reid
  • Manning Blake
  • Manning Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

If you choose Manning

Brady Greyson Hudson Benson Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daven or Manning more popular?

Daven is more popular, ranked #4602 compared to Manning at #4745 in the United States.

What do Daven and Manning mean?

Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). Manning means "Mann's people, son of the man" (Old English origin).

Are Daven and Manning boy or girl names?

Daven is primarily a boy name. Manning is primarily a boy name.

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