David vs Dee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Dee

Girl #24,389 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Goddess; holy one (river name)"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,389
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Dee Rank #24,389

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #24389 for Dee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Dee ___

  • Dee Marie
  • Dee Ann
  • Dee Louise
  • Dee Elizabeth
  • Dee Rose
  • Dee Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Dee

Kay Jay Bea Mae Lee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Dee more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Dee at #24389 in the United States.

What do David and Dee mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Dee means "Goddess; holy one (river name)" (Celtic origin).

Are David and Dee boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Dee is primarily a girl name.

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