Dewey

Pronunciation: [ d-OO-ee ]

Girl Name #70,767 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dewey is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-OO-ee.

Parents who love the name Dewey often also consider Della, Delia, Dessie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,767
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Dew Dey Dewie

Also a Boy Name

Dewey is also used as a boy name, ranked #3607.

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Della Delia Dessie Dena Deborah Dessa Delilah Dell

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dewey

Is Dewey a boy or girl name?

Dewey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70767. As a boy name, it is ranked #3607. Dewey is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Dewey?

Dewey is pronounced d-OO-ee.

How popular is the name Dewey?

Dewey is currently ranked #70767 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Dewey?

Common nicknames for Dewey include Dew, Dey, and Dewie.

Is Dewey a common or rare name?

Dewey is an uncommon name, ranked #70767 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dewey

Dewey is a girl name .

Is Dewey a boy or girl name? Dewey is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,767 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,607. Dewey is more commonly used as a boy name.

Dewey is currently ranked #70,767 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Dewey include Dew, Dey, and Dewie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.