Dave
beloved (Hebrew)
Dave is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 181, with 46,994 records. It has 1 syllable.
Origin and meaning
beloved (Hebrew)
Dave originated as a diminutive of the Biblical Hebrew name David. In the Philippines, it is frequently given both as a formal standalone first name and as a nickname for David. Its popularity surged during the late 20th century alongside other modern English single-syllable names.
Dave is the standard short form of the Biblical Hebrew name David (Dawid), meaning 'beloved'. While derived from a Hebrew scripture name, its adoption as a standalone legal given name in the Philippines is largely influenced by American English naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common as a standalone name or in compound pairings (e.g., Dave Mark, John Dave). It serves as an accessible, casual name across all socioeconomic classes in the Philippines.
Related forms
- David Spanish
- David English
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Dave with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Dave with two Filipino surnames?
Dave is the given name. The full name is Dave + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Dave a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Dave is number 181, with 46,994 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.