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The baby name Davy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee).

Davy is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee)

What is the meaning of the name Davy ?

The baby name Davy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee).

Davy is Hebrew in Origin.

Davy is an English and French short form of David, ultimately from Hebrew Dawid, linked to the root dod meaning “beloved” or “dear friend.” It appears in Middle English and Scots as a familiar name (alongside Davie), and also became a hereditary surname through patronymic formation; the French surname Davy shares this origin.

As an independent given name, Davy has been recorded since the 17th century and gained wider recognition through bearers such as American frontiersman Davy Crockett and entertainer Davy Jones. Usage persists in the UK and US and was notably popular in Flanders during the late 20th century. Variants and cognates include Davey, Davie, Dave, and the international forms David, Davide (Italian), Davi (Portuguese), Dafydd with pet forms Dai and Dewi (Welsh), and Gaelic Daibhidh. The meaning stays consistent: beloved, giving Davy an approachable, affectionate feel while retaining the biblical gravitas of King David.

Davy has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Davy

Davy Crockett Politician · Born 1786 · United States Davy Crockett was an American frontiersman and politician best known for his legendary role in the Texas Revolution. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee, and his fame grew through popular culture with works like the TV series Davy Crockett and the song "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." Davy Jones Actor · Born 1945 · United Kingdom Davy Jones was a British actor and singer best known as a member of the pop-rock band The Monkees. He starred in the TV show 'The Monkees' and sang lead on hits like 'Daydream Believer' and 'Last Train to Clarksville'. Born in 1945, he became a teen idol in the 1960s.

Davy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
HT Boys 0 #34 1 903
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
BI Boys 0 #41 4 917
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
LU 0 #62 5 2,830
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
ID Boys 0 #132 4 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Boys 0 #204 15 4,970
Belgium Boys 2003 #205 22 420
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
NA Boys 0 #206 30 6,830
MO Boys 0 #209 15 5,842
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
TW Boys 0 #230 12 7,111
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #256 4 3,997
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
CN Boys 0 #271 49 9,639
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
IL 0 #280 3 6,291
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
NL Boys 0 #299 1,214 5,873
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #301 5 6,530
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
HK 0 #310 39 8,483
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
HK Boys 0 #326 223 12,905
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
NL 0 #337 55 2,481
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
BR 0 #352 9 5,969
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
CN Girls 0 #355 5 8,829
PT Boys 0 #357 11 7,951
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #364 6 8,477
France Girls 1992 #369 5 2,080
France Boys 2021 #378 10 2,865
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
UY Boys 0 #408 6 5,922
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CM Boys 0 #428 124 12,054
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
ZA 0 #466 9 14,421
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
GT Boys 0 #491 9 7,625
RU Boys 0 #496 10 12,621
PA Boys 0 #500 6 9,305
BR Boys 0 #502 270 12,213
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
CM Girls 0 #527 14 11,671
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #595 3 20,968
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #617 6 9,244
IL Boys 0 #617 9 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
CL Boys 0 #644 22 13,390
SG Boys 0 #663 35 17,960
Finland Boys 2026 #672 11 3,552
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
QA Boys 0 #735 9 18,093
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
PE Boys 0 #840 39 14,506
United States Boys 2024 #848 45 7,044
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #897 20 8,487
CO Boys 0 #901 20 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #910 21 5,610
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #919 7 15,035
NG Boys 0 #926 26 16,906
Germany Boys 0 #932 21 5,697
MX Boys 0 #958 25 16,355
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
ZA Boys 0 #1,040 139 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,046 66 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,075 18 22,615
MA 0 #1,111 18 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,132 10 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,346 126 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Davy is popular in 75 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Ireland
Flanders, Belgium
Belgium

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People also ask about Davy

Davy is predominantly a boy's name.
Davy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈdeɪvi/ (DAY-vee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dave, Davey, Davie and Davi.
Across languages, Davy has these equivalents: David (English, Spanish, French, German, etc.), Dafydd (Welsh), Daithí (Irish), Davide (Italian), Davi (Portuguese), and 4 more.
Yes, very popular — Davy ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Davy ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Davy's popularity is declining. It moved from #369 in 2011 to #378 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Davy are in our database, including Davy Crockett (Politician), Davy Jones (Actor).