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Dave

male

Meaning

"Beloved"

Short form of David, a biblical name widely used in English-speaking contexts and associated with royal and religious narratives.

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Popularity History of Dave

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2012Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#2012

Dave was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+182

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Dave

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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