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Davies
Pronounced DAY-vis /ˈdeɪ.vɪs/Medium
Meaning: A Welsh patronymic surname, 'son of David' (David from the Hebrew for 'beloved'), used as a given name. Sturdy and heritage-rich.Low
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
Davies is one of the most common Welsh surnames, 'son of David,' from the Hebrew David ('beloved'). As a first name it reads sturdy and distinguished — rare in the U.S. (said 'DAY-vis').
It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Extremely rare, heritage-rich, and clean.
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What does the name Davies mean?
Davies is a Welsh surname meaning 'son of David' (David = Hebrew 'beloved').
How do you pronounce Davies?
It's said DAY-vis /ˈdeɪ.vɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Davies a boy or girl name?
Davies is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Davies?
Davies is an extremely rare first name in the U.S.