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Davidson

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-vid-sən /ˈdeɪ.vɪd.sən/High

Meaning: From the surname Davidson — 'the son of David', from Hebrew David, 'beloved'Medium

In 30 seconds: The son of David: Davidson is 'the son of David (the beloved)'. Strong, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, English
MeaningFrom the surname Davidson — 'the son of David', from Hebrew David, 'beloved'
U.S. rank (2024)#5698 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,117

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719242024

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

Davidson comes from the English and Scottish surname Davidson — 'the son of David', from Hebrew David, 'beloved' (the shepherd-king of Israel). A strong, distinguished surname-name (the Harley-Davidson motorcycles; widely used as a given name in Brazil); nicknames Dave, Davi.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, the-son-of-David at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? David means 'beloved' (Hebrew) — Davidson means 'the son of David' — a strong, distinguished surname-name (Harley-Davidson; popular as a given name in Brazil; nickname Davi).
Overall data confidence 68%
References — Davidson — surname etymology

Variations

DavidsenDavison

Nicknames

Davi

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If you like Davidson…

David— the root name
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Emerson— echoes that soft -on sound
Davion— a fellow Hebrew choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davidson mean?

Davidson is a surname, 'the son of David (the beloved)'.

How do you pronounce Davidson?

It's said DAY-vid-sən /ˈdeɪ.vɪd.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Davidson a boy or girl name?

Davidson is a boy's name.

How popular is Davidson?

Davidson is a rare name in the U.S.

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