Davey

At a Glance: Name: Davey – Meaning: pet form of David, carrying David's traditional meaning 'beloved' – Origin: Hebrew (via David) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: DAY-vee

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Davey is a pet form of David, carrying David's traditional meaning of "beloved," with roots in Hebrew. It has the easy, familiar feel of a nickname name, tracing back to a name with a long, well-documented history in the U.S. via the Social Security Administration's records from 1925 to 2024.

Meaning & Origin of Davey

Meaning: Pet form of David, carrying David's traditional meaning 'beloved'.

Origin: Hebrew (via David).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Davey

Phonetic: DAY-vee   IPA: /ˈdeɪvi/

Popularity of Davey

Davey reached its high point in 1929, ranking #655 with 89 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had fallen far from that peak, sitting at #3527 with just 32 babies named Davey.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1925–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Davey mean?

Pet form of David, carrying David’s traditional meaning ‘beloved’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Davey)

How do you pronounce Davey?

Davey is pronounced DAY-vee (IPA: /ˈdeɪvi/).

Is Davey a popular name right now?

Davey peaked at #655 in 1929 and is ranked #3527 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1925–2024.)

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