Gender: Male
Origin: English, Welsh
Meaning: Beloved or follower of Dionysos., Prized, Form of David
Pronunciation: Doo-ee, /ˈdu.i/, D UW IY
Popularity Rank: #41,288
Derived from the Welsh surname 'Dewi' meaning 'beloved'. Also associated with the Greek name 'Dionysios', meaning 'of Dionysos'.
The name Dewey is of English, Welsh origin and means Beloved or follower of Dionysos., Prized, Form of David, Beloved, Dear One. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Dewey is commonly found in United States of America, France, Hong Kong, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: Doo-ee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdu.i/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D UW IY
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Dewey is recorded 778 times globally, ranking it as the 41,288th most common name worldwide.
Dewey is most prevalent in United States of America, with 554 occurrences, making it the 4,654th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Dewey is found among 1 in every 3266 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #4,654 | 1 : 3,266 |
| France | #16,840 | 1 : 26,080 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Dewey from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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