The baby name Dewey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈduːi/ (DOO-ee); sometimes /ˈdjuːi/ (DYOO-ee).
Dewey is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Dewey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈduːi/ (DOO-ee); sometimes /ˈdjuːi/ (DYOO-ee).
Dewey is Welsh in Origin.
Rooted in Wales, Dewey is an Anglicized pet form of Dewi, the Welsh equivalent of David (from Hebrew Dawid, “beloved”), and it also appears as a transferred surname with the same patronymic source. While sometimes associated with the English word dew, the name’s true meaning follows David: “beloved.” Variants and related forms include Dewi, Dewy, Dewie, David, and Dafydd; short forms such as Dew occur occasionally.
Usage in the United States rose sharply at the turn of the 20th century after Admiral George Dewey’s 1898 victory at Manila Bay, placing the name in the national spotlight. It remained familiar through figures like librarian Melvil Dewey and politician Thomas E. Dewey, then waned mid-century. Today Dewey feels vintage and friendly, with pop-culture echoes from Disney’s Huey, Dewey, and Louie to characters like Dewey Riley and Dewey Finn.
| Dewey Redman Dewey Redman was a talented jazz saxophonist from the United States, best known for his work with Ornette Coleman and Keith Jarrett. He contributed to notable albums like 'Science Fiction' and 'The Survivors' Suite'. His unique style and improvisational skills left a lasting impact on the jazz world. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #178 | 1 | 2,508 |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #291 | 3 | 6,876 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #374 | 10 | 11,440 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #506 | 5 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #515 | 13 | 12,905 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #862 | 31 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #978 | 4 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,000 | 2 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,025 | 9 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,069 | 4 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,265 | 8 | 25,619 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Dewey is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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