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Davy

♂ Boy

Pronounced DEHIH-vee /ˈdɛɪ.vi/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Davy is an English boy's name of uncertain origin, long worn as an affectionate short form of David.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#5078 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1955
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,680

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195519172025

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

Davy's standalone origin is uncertain, and it functions chiefly as a pet form of David. The -y ending gives it a warm, informal feel that has kept it in steady casual use.

It sits with forms like Dave, Davey, and Davie, while Dawit and Daoud show how David's name travels into Ethiopian and Arabic traditions; footballers Davy Pröpper and Davy Klaassen carry it in the Netherlands.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Davy is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Davy — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

DaveDaveyDavieDawitDaoud

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Davy Pröpper (1991–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Davy Klaassen (1993–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Davy…

David— The full name Davy affectionately shortens.
Dave— Another everyday short form from the same David root.
Chevy— another English name
Navy— a similarly popular pick
Levy— echoes that soft -vy sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davy mean?

Davy is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Davy?

It's commonly said DEHIH-vee /ˈdɛɪ.vi/.

Is Davy a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Davy is used as a boy name.

How popular is Davy?

In 2024, Davy ranked #2832 in the U.S. for boys, with 45 births recorded.

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