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Davey

♀ Girl

Pronounced DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/High

Meaning: A pet form of David/Davida — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'; used for both sexes; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved: Davey pets David — 'beloved'. Crisp, friendly, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'DAY-vee').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of David/Davida — from Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'; used for both sexes; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#4477 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 222

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519302025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davey is a pet form of David or its feminine Davida — from the Hebrew David, 'beloved; dear'. A crisp, friendly name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Dave).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, beloved at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? David means 'beloved; dear' in Hebrew — Davey is a crisp, friendly pet form (and of the feminine Davida), used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'DAY-vee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — David — pet form

Variations

DavieDavidaDavy

Nicknames

Dave

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davey mean?

Davey pets David/Davida — Hebrew 'beloved; dear'.

How do you pronounce Davey?

It's said DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Davey a boy or girl name?

Davey is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Davey?

Davey is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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