Dave
Dave is a diminutive of David, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'beloved.' While David has ancient biblical roots, Dave emerged as a casual, friendly standalone name in the 20th century.
Current Popularity
#2012 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce
- •Has a relaxed, buddy-next-door quality that feels instantly approachable
- •Often used as a nickname for David, but works well as a standalone name
- •May feel too informal for some professional contexts
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Famous People
Dave Grohl
Musician and Foo Fighters frontman
Dave Chappelle
Comedian and actor
Dave Bautista
Actor and former professional wrestler
Dave Matthews
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Statistics
64,328
Total births since 1880
1959
Peak year
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