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Davie
♂ Boy
Pronounced DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/High
Meaning: A pet form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling'Low
In 30 seconds: Beloved: Davie is a pet form of David. Crisp, warm, and homey.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling'
U.S. rank (2025)#9100 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,258
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Davie is a pet form of David — from Hebrew, 'beloved; darling'. A crisp, homey name (long used in Scotland; said 'DAY-vee'; full form David).
In the U.S. it appears as a nickname-name. Rare, beloved at the root, and homey.
Did you know? David means 'beloved; darling' in Hebrew (the shepherd king) — Davie is its warm pet form, crisp and homey (said 'DAY-vee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — David — Hebrew etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Davie mean?
Davie is a pet form of David — Hebrew 'beloved; darling'.
How do you pronounce Davie?
It's said DAY-vee /ˈdeɪ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Davie a boy or girl name?
Davie is a boy's name.
How popular is Davie?
Davie is a rare name in the U.S.