Davey vs Jairus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davey

Boy #3,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,525
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave, Day

Playground Safety Score

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Jairus

Boy #3,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God enlightens"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,610
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Jairus Rank #3,610

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 vs #3610 for Jairus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davey ___

  • Davey James
  • Davey John
  • Davey Lee
  • Davey Ray
  • Davey Paul
  • Davey Wayne

Jairus ___

  • Jairus Emmanuel
  • Jairus Michael
  • Jairus Samuel
  • Jairus David
  • Jairus Elijah
  • Jairus Solomon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Jairus

Lazarus Elijah Caleb Miriam Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Jairus more popular?

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 compared to Jairus at #3610 in the United States.

What do Davey and Jairus mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Jairus means "God enlightens" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davey and Jairus boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Jairus is primarily a boy name.

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