What does the name Davis mean?

The name Davis means "Beloved".

What is the origin of the name Davis?

Davis is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Davis?

In 2023, 429 babies were named Davis in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Davis a boy's name?

Yes, Davis is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Davis

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Births Last Year: 429 →

All-Time Total: 31,140

Peak Year: 2007

Davis is of Welsh origin, derived from the surname "Davies," which means "son of David." It is a patronymic name indicating descent from someone named David.

Notable Namesakes

Davis Love III - Professional golfer, PGA Tour champion.
Davis Bertans - NBA basketball player, known for three-point shooting.
Davis Webb - NFL quarterback, played for New York Giants.
Davis Guggenheim - Film director, known for "An Inconvenient Truth."
Davis Cleveland - Actor, known for Disney Channel's "Shake It Up."
Davis Cup - International tennis tournament, prestigious team competition.
Davis Phinney - Former professional cyclist, Tour de France stage winner.
Davis Bloome - Fictional character in TV series "Smallville."
Davis Torgerson - Professional skateboarder, known for technical street skating.
Davis Polk - Prominent law firm, specializing in corporate law.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Davis

Miller Banks Zaylen Turner Kaison Chandler Shepherd Shepard

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Davis

Miller Kaydence Caroline Ellis Lillie Kadence Allie Emory

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Davis

Ahuva Ailyn Aime Aimee Ami Amia Amie Amiya

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

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