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Davy

Davy: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeΙͺvi/

Meaning and origin of Davy

  • A diminutive of the male given name David.

How popular is Davy?

39U.S. babies in 2025
#525peak rank (1955)
3,008babies since 1880

Since 1880, 326 girls and 2,682 boys in the U.S. have been named Davy (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4183 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #525 in 1955. In 2025, 39 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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Davy FAQ

What does the name Davy mean?

A diminutive of the male given name David.

How popular is the name Davy?

Since 1880, 326 girls and 2,682 boys in the U.S. have been named Davy (11% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4183 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #525 in 1955. In 2025, 39 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Davy a boy or girl name?

Davy is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (326 girls and 2,682 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.