Davy vs Mairead

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Davy Rank #2,844
Mairead Rank #6,371

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 vs #6371 for Mairead.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davy ___

  • Davy James
  • Davy Lee
  • Davy Ray
  • Davy Cole
  • Davy Wayne
  • Davy Paul

Mairead ___

  • Mairead Siobhan
  • Mairead Aoife
  • Mairead Niamh
  • Mairead Grace
  • Mairead Rose
  • Mairead Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davy

Bobby Tommy Ricky Susie Peggy

If you choose Mairead

Siobhan Aoife Ciara Seamus Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy or Mairead more popular?

Davy is more popular, ranked #2844 compared to Mairead at #6371 in the United States.

What do Davy and Mairead mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Mairead means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Davy and Mairead boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Mairead is primarily a girl name.

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