Boy Name
Davey
Davey is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Davey? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Davie.
Davey meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Davey has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Davey as D·A·V·E·Y, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Davey is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Davey variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Daveya, Daveye, Daveyy, Dave.
- Nicknames: Dav and D.
- Middle names: Pair Davey with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Davey middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Davie, Davy, Dava, Dave, Duffy — full picks on the sibling names for Davey guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Davey? Browse our names like Davey guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Davey
What does the name Davey mean?
Davey has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Davey?
The exact origin of Davey is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Davey?
Davey has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Davey a boy's or girl's name?
Davey is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Davey in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Davey sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Davey?
Names that share Davey's sound and style include Davie, Davy, Dava, Dave, Duffy.
What middle names pair well with Davey?
Good middle-name fits for Davey pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Davey is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Davey is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Davey?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Davey share its rhythm without rhyming — Davie, Davy, Dava all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.