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Davaughn

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Pronounced dah-VAWN /dɑˈvɔn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, joining a Da- prefix with Vaughn ('small; little', Welsh); no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Da + Vaughn blend: Davaughn. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'dah-VAWN').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, joining a Da- prefix with Vaughn ('small; little', Welsh); no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#10963 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 862

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Davaughn is a modern name, with no single fixed root — joining a Da- prefix with Vaughn ('small; little', Welsh; routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'dah-VAWN').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Davaughn is a modern name, joining a Da- prefix with Vaughn ('small; little', Welsh) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'dah-VAWN').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

DavonDavaunDevaughn

Nicknames

Vaughn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davaughn mean?

Davaughn joins a Da- prefix with Vaughn ('small', Welsh); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Davaughn?

It's said dah-VAWN /dɑˈvɔn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Davaughn a boy or girl name?

Davaughn is a boy's name.

How popular is Davaughn?

Davaughn is a very rare name in the U.S.