Meaning:
Its source is Dewi, a Welsh name meaning "Beloved."
Alternative Spellings: Dewy
Popularity:
The name Dewey ranked 434th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
Dewi is a Welsh form of the Hebrew-derived name David.