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Davin

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAV-ihn /ˈdæv.ɪn/Medium

Meaning: BelovedMedium

In 30 seconds: Davin is an English boy's name meaning 'beloved.'
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBeloved
U.S. rank (2025)#2687 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,636

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719492025

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

Davin comes through English carrying the meaning 'beloved.' The sound sits close to David, and it shares that warm, affectionate sense. The record gives the meaning and origin and little beyond.

With its soft 'Dav-' opening and light second syllable, Davin reads as a gentle, approachable name. The 'beloved' meaning makes it a tender choice.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Davin is 'beloved', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Davin — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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David— Shares Davin's 'Dav-' sound and the closely related 'beloved' sense.
Devin— A near-rhyme of Davin with the same two-syllable, -vin ending shape.
Daylin— shares the -in ending
Korbin— another English name
Quintin— echoes that soft -in sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davin mean?

Davin is usually explained as meaning 'beloved' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Davin?

It's commonly said DAV-ihn /ˈdæv.ɪn/.

Is Davin a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Davin is used as a boy name.

How popular is Davin?

In 2024, Davin ranked #2793 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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