Davey vs Leo

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

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Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German French American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
7,793
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #3525 for Davey.

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

Leo ___

  • Leo James
  • Leo Thomas
  • Leo Alexander
  • Leo Cole
  • Leo Grey
  • Leo Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Leo

Luna Isla Mia Oscar Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Leo mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Davey and Leo boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.

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