Dave Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dave Name at a Glance

Name	Dave
Meaning	Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dave Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dave means “Diminutive of David: Beloved or friend, adopted from the Hebrew. David was a common name of Scottish kings in the Middle Ages”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dave Name Origin

Our database records Dave under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dave a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dave is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dave

When considering Dave for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.