Daven vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #4602 for Daven.

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daven or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Daven and Theodore mean?

Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Daven and Theodore boy or girl names?

Daven is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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