The baby name Dewy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOO-ee (/ˈduːi/) or DYOO-ee (/ˈdjuːi/).
Dewy is Welsh in Origin.
The baby name Dewy is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOO-ee (/ˈduːi/) or DYOO-ee (/ˈdjuːi/).
Dewy is Welsh in Origin.
Dewy is a rare modern spelling of Dewey, the Anglicized form of Welsh Dewi, a pet-name for David. Through this Welsh route it carries the meaning “beloved.” The spelling also echoes the English adjective dewy, evoking freshness, morning light, and youthful bloom, which lends the name a gentle, nature-tinged feel.
Usage follows that of Dewey: it surged in the United States in the late 1890s and early 1900s, buoyed by Admiral George Dewey’s fame, then waned through the mid‑century and is now uncommon. Dewy has appeared as a nickname or creative twist and is occasionally used for girls as well as boys. Variants and related forms include Dewey, Dewie, Welsh Dewi, and the broader David/Dafydd family; Indonesian Dewi (“goddess”) is unrelated. Informal short forms include Dew and Dee. Overall, Dewy blends Celtic heritage with a light, modern vibe.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN | 0 | #32 | 1 | 2,297 | |
| ID | 0 | #39 | 1 | 2,238 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #101 | 2 | 3,319 |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #113 | 2 | 5,459 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #253 | 4 | 7,111 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #258 | 19 | 8,139 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #259 | 5 | 7,056 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #307 | 10 | 15,378 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #375 | 22 | 15,987 |
| YE | 0 | #396 | 3 | 8,639 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| EG | 0 | #411 | 2 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #535 | 19 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #551 | 36 | 18,916 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #558 | 4 | 19,177 |
| BH | 0 | #582 | 6 | 17,937 | |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #593 | 23 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #825 | 131 | 5,933 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #842 | 94 | 25,931 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #921 | 74 | 24,821 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #937 | 15 | 5,873 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,004 | 6 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 4 | 14,861 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,097 | 15 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,140 | 4 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Dewy is popular in 30 countries — most recent births per country:
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