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Davey

Davey: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeΙͺvi/

Meaning and origin of Davey

  • A diminutive of the male given name David.

How popular is Davey?

65U.S. babies in 2025
#655peak rank (1929)
3,568babies since 1880

Since 1880, 222 girls and 3,346 boys in the U.S. have been named Davey (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4477 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #655 in 1929. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Davey FAQ

What does the name Davey mean?

A diminutive of the male given name David.

How popular is the name Davey?

Since 1880, 222 girls and 3,346 boys in the U.S. have been named Davey (6% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4477 in 2025. Its highest rank for boys was #655 in 1929. In 2025, 65 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Davey a boy or girl name?

Davey is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 222 girls and 3,346 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.