Dave

Boy's name

Dave is a diminutive of the name David, which is of Hebrew origin meaning "beloved" or "friend."

Meaning Beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 76
Peak year 1959

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Dave Grohl - Musician, Foo Fighters frontman
  • Dave Chappelle - Comedian, actor
  • Dave Matthews - Musician, Dave Matthews Band founder
  • Dave Bautista - Actor, wrestler
  • Dave Franco - Actor, director
  • Dave Navarro - Musician, Jane's Addiction guitarist
  • Dave Mustaine - Musician, Megadeth frontman
  • Dave Winfield - Baseball Hall of Famer
  • Dave Mirra - BMX rider, X Games champion
  • Dave Coulier - Actor, comedian

Brothers for Dave

Boy names closely related to Dave

Sisters for Dave

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Dave

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