Davey vs Taran

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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Taran

Boy #3,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder"

Origin: Proto-Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,615
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davey Rank #3,525
Taran Rank #3,615

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 vs #3615 for Taran.

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

Taran ___

  • Taran James
  • Taran Cole
  • Taran Reid
  • Taran Hugh
  • Taran Finn
  • Taran Lewis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davey

Johnny Ronnie Bobby Sally Maggie

If you choose Taran

Caius Ewan Rowan Seren Bronwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davey or Taran more popular?

Davey is more popular, ranked #3525 compared to Taran at #3615 in the United States.

What do Davey and Taran mean?

Davey means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew origin). Taran means "thunder" (Proto-Celtic origin).

Are Davey and Taran boy or girl names?

Davey is primarily a boy name. Taran is primarily a boy name.

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