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    Dewey

    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Dewey

    Dewey

    Unisex
    english
    2 syllables

    Dewey is an english unisex name meaning "From the name david; the lords; diminutive of david: cherished; beloved".

    Parents who choose Dewey pick a unisex name from the english tradition, meaning "From the name david; the lords; diminutive of david: cherished; beloved". It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Unisex
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    From the name david; the lords; diminutive of david: cherished; beloved

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Dewey

    Very rare in US records

    What does Dewey mean?

    Dewey is a unisex name of english origin meaning "From the name david; the lords; diminutive of david: cherished; beloved".

    Is Dewey a rare name?

    Yes. Dewey does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Brother names that go with Dewey

    MasonJacksonCarterWyattTylerGrayson

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    Names with a similar meaning to Dewey

    Dewey means "From the name david; the lords; diminutive of david: cherished; beloved" — these names share that spirit.

    • Mia — "Mine or beloved" (scandinavian)
    • David — "Beloved, dear one" (hebrew)

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