Dav
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dav first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 5 babies have been named Dav in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dav is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,530 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,530
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Middle Name Ideas
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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"generous, noble"
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Old English origin
"dweller in the town"
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Latin ara + caeli origin
"altar of heaven"
#29,354 in US
Latin ebenus origin
"hard and precious"
#29,527 in US
Latin origin
"crowned with laurel, victorious"
#29,697 in US
Old English origin
"Ford, river crossing"
#29,423 in US
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis