Holding steady.
Popularity of Daved since 1927
Babies named Daved per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Daved is a rare, modern spelling variant of the classic David, first recorded in U.S. data in 1927. It reached its peak usage in 1962, though even then it was given to fewer than five newborn boys that year, reflecting its consistent obscurity. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, never approaching mainstream popularity. As a respelling of a centuries-old biblical name, Daved offers parents a way to honor tradition while giving their child a distinct, phonetically clear name that stands out from the more common David.
Daved is a modern, phonetic respelling of David, which comes from the Hebrew name דָּוִד (Dawid), meaning 'beloved' or 'uncle'. David was a common given name in medieval Europe, famously borne by the biblical King David, and has remained popular ever since. The variant form Daved represents a simplified spelling that reflects the English pronunciation without the final 'i' sound.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dave, Davy
Sibling names for Daved
Names that share Daved's style, for a brother or sister.
