Davis

Boy's name

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.

Meaning Beloved
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 429
Peak year 2007

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Source: Social Security Administration

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.

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