Dav Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDahv / /dæv/

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: beloved; Irish: descendant of David

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, the name Dav is often associated with the biblical King David, a significant figure in Jewish history. In Irish contexts, it is a diminutive of the name David, which has been popular for centuries. The name has seen various adaptations and remains a common choice in many cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Dav has remained relatively stable in popularity, often associated with its longer form, David.

Similar Names

DaleDaxDrewDaneDavisDariusDante

Variants

  • Dave
  • Davy

International Variants

  • David (Spanish)
  • Dávid (Hungarian)
  • Davi (Italian)

Famous people named Dav

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Fictional characters named Dav

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Sibling Suggestions

DanielDylanDerekDamonDustinDorian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dav was first seen in the United States in 1959. Dav has ranked as high as #1128 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Dav has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dav

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19595