What Does the Name Dave Mean

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The name Dave comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Dave below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Dave Name Meaning

EnglishShort form of DAVID.

Origin: EnglishGender: Boy
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1 Dacre
2 Dagda
3 Dagr
4 Diklah
5 Danail
6 Dilip
7 Dannie
8 Devan
9 Dillon
10 Dermid
11 Davy
12 Dáibhí
13 Dauid
14 Dáire
15 Darin
16 Derren
17 Dakota
18 Davey
19 Dene
20 Deep
21 Dölf
22 Dionýz
23 Damien
24 Derryl
25 Dathan
26 Daviti
27 Deniel
28 Daragh
29 Dawid
30 Daw
31 Darko
32 Deacon
33 Dewydd
34 Dmitry
35 Damon
36 Dánjal
37 Dezső
38 Dag
39 Dinh
40 Dawud
41 Dario
42 Deimos
43 Darian
44 Dom
45 Dieuwe
46 Dexter
47 Dean
48 Donato
49 Denzil
50 Dikla
51 Dallas
52 Daniil
53 Deonte
54 Debdas
55 Davis
56 Darryl
57 Diniz
58 Davide
59 Devon
60 Darell
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What does the name Dave mean?

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