Davey
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Davey
Davey is a diminutive of David, meaning "beloved" from the Hebrew root *dwd* (דוד).
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Etymology
Davey is a diminutive of David, meaning "beloved" from the Hebrew root *dwd* (דוד). It is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, notably as a common nickname for David in Scotland and Ireland, and historically associated with the biblical King David.
Davey currently ranks #3,394 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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