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Dewey

male

Meaning

"Beloved"

Dewey comes from a Welsh patronymic tradition and is often interpreted as conveying belovedness or affection.

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Popularity History of Dewey

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3613Ranked in 2024

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#3613

Dewey was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+876

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 Dewey

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Quick Facts

OriginWelsh, English
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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