Davey vs Peregrine

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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Peregrine

Boy #3,329 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pilgrim, traveler, wanderer"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English European Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,329
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Perry, Peri, Reg

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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Peregrine Rank #3,329

Peregrine is more popular, ranked #3329 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

Peregrine ___

  • Peregrine James
  • Peregrine Alexander
  • Peregrine John
  • Peregrine Thomas
  • Peregrine Charles
  • Peregrine Edmund

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Peregrine

Caspian Ptolemy Elspeth Juniper Octavia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Peregrine more popular?

Peregrine is more popular, ranked #3329 compared to Davey at #3525 in the United States.

What do Davey and Peregrine mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Peregrine means "pilgrim, traveler, wanderer" (Latin origin).

Are Davey and Peregrine boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Peregrine is primarily a boy name.

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