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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.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: /ˈduːi/ (DOO-ee); sometimes /ˈdjuːi/ (DYOO-ee)

What is the meaning of the name Dewey ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dewey

Dewey Redman Musician · Born 1931 · United States 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.

Dewey – Popularity by country

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:

United States
AE
BO
BR
CL

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People also ask about Dewey

Dewey is predominantly a boy's name.
Dewey is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈduːi/ (DOO-ee); sometimes /ˈdjuːi/ (DYOO-ee).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Dewi, Davy and Davey.
Across languages, Dewey has these equivalents: David (Hebrew/English), Dafydd (Welsh), Dáithí (Irish).
Somewhat — Dewey ranked #862 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Dewey's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #875 in 2014 to #862 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 1 notable people named Dewey are in our database, including Dewey Redman (Musician).