The nameDave
Dave is a boy's name, an English short form of David.
- Boy's name
- English
Meaning
Like David, it comes from Hebrew, "beloved".
Origin
English, a diminutive of David.
History
In France, Dave appeared in the late 1960s and peaked in the mid 1970s, at the time of the singer Dave's hits, then declined.
Famous people named Dave
- Dave, Dutch-born singer famous in France
Popularity of the name Dave
Dave in France
5426thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1976peak year (110 births)
1,160babies named Dave in France since 1900
Dave was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 470 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Dave. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 1976. Half of all babies named Dave in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Dave in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dave mean?
Like David, it comes from Hebrew, "beloved".
What is the origin of the name Dave?
English, a diminutive of David.
Is Dave a girl's or a boy's name?
Dave is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Dave?
Variants and related names of Dave include David.
Who are famous people named Dave?
Dave, Dutch-born singer famous in France.