Davey

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Davey Pronunciation

Davey is pronounced DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/High

Meaning: Pet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the affectionate -ey endingHigh

In 30 seconds: David, made cozy: Davey is the warm pet form of the great 'beloved' name — a frontier hero's nickname (Davey Crockett) and a perennial friendly choice. Heartfelt and homespun.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningPet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the affectionate -ey ending

U.S. rank (2024)#3527 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1955

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Davey is a pet form of David — Hebrew Dawid, 'beloved' — with the friendly -ey ending. David, the shepherd-king of Israel, is one of the most enduring of all names; Davey carries its warmth, with frontiersman Davy Crockett a famous bearer.

It registers thinly as a nickname-name today. Beloved at the root, homespun, and warm.

Did you know? Davy Crockett, 'king of the wild frontier', made this affectionate form of David an all-American legend — coonskin cap and all.

Overall data confidence 85%

Behind the Name — David — root etymology

Variations

DavyDavieDavid

Nicknames

Dave

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If you like Davey…

Davy— a fellow spelling of the same nickname

David— the formal name behind it

Dawson— a companion 'son of David' name

Levi— another warm biblical favorite

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Davey?

Davey is pronounced DAY-vee (/ˈdeɪ.vi/). Press play above to hear Davey said aloud.

How do you say Davey?

Davey is said DAY-vee (/ˈdeɪ.vi/). Press play above to hear Davey said aloud.

What does the name Davey mean?

Davey is a pet form of David, Hebrew for 'beloved'.

Is Davey a boy or girl name?

Davey is a boy's name.

How popular is Davey?

Davey is a rare nickname-name in the U.S.