The baby name Davey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee).
The baby name Davey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee).
Davey is in Origin.
Davey is an English diminutive of David, from Hebrew Dawid (often linked to dod, “beloved”). The biblical King David propelled the name across Jewish and Christian communities, and medieval usage in Britain cemented a range of affectionate forms. Davey appears both as a familiar first name and as a surname derived from the medieval given name, especially in England and Cornwall.
As a given name, Davey has stood on its own since the 19th century, projecting a friendly, down-to-earth tone. Common variants include Davy and Davie; related formal or regional counterparts are David, Davis, Davidson, Welsh Dafydd and Dewi, Irish Dáibhí, and Scottish Gaelic Dàibhidh, with Davi/Daví in Portuguese and Spanish. Bearers such as NASCAR driver Davey Allison and musician Davey Havok have kept the diminutive visible in modern times. Meaning “beloved,” Davey offers a casual, vintage alternative to classic David.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JM | 0 | #92 | 2 | 3,714 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #225 | 11 | 6,830 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #261 | 12 | 6,876 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #304 | 2 | 6,530 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #305 | 5 | 2,601 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #327 | 5 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| NL | 0 | #344 | 48 | 2,481 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #353 | 994 | 5,873 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| YE | 0 | #397 | 2 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #404 | 5 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #428 | 2 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #500 | 6 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #522 | 2 | 11,913 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #553 | 5 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #623 | 3 | 10,983 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #861 | 32 | 7,044 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #882 | 39 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #900 | 17 | 8,487 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #939 | 13 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #967 | 16 | 16,355 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,066 | 7 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,073 | 106 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,688 | 4 | 28,008 |
Davey is popular in 47 countries — most recent births per country:
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