Dove

Q: Is Dove a boy or girl name?

Dove is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #32794, and as a girl name it ranks #1632.

Q: How popular is the name Dove?

Dove is ranked #32794 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ d-UHV ]

Boy Name #32,794 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Dove is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-UHV.

Parents who love the name Dove often also consider Dora, Dorothy, Dollie .

Popularity Over Time

#32,794

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,794
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Dovid #1302 Dov #1409

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Also a Girl Name

Dove is also used as a girl name, ranked #1632.

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Similar Names

Dora Dorothy Dollie Dovie Docia Dolly Donnie Dona

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dove

Is Dove a boy or girl name?

Dove is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32794. As a girl name, it is ranked #1632. Dove is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Dove?

Dove is pronounced d-UHV.

How popular is the name Dove?

Dove is currently ranked #32794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Dove a common or rare name?

Dove is an uncommon name, ranked #32794 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Dove

Dove is a boy name .

Is Dove a boy or girl name? Dove is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,794 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,632. Dove is more commonly used as a girl name.

Dove is currently ranked #32,794 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Dove include Dovid, Dov . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.