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Davion

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-vee-on /ˈdeɪ.vi.ɒn/Low

Meaning: Beloved; from David with -ion suffixLow

In 30 seconds: Davion is a modern American name built on David, the Hebrew name meaning beloved. The -ion suffix gives it a distinctive three-syllable form popular in African American naming. David is one of the great names of the Bible, borne by Israel's greatest king.
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Origin LowHebrew, American
MeaningBeloved; from David with -ion suffix
U.S. rank (2024)#1236 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births161 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,968

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819702024

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

Davion is a modern American extension of David, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning beloved. The -ion suffix is characteristic of African American naming creativity, which has produced names like Davion, Daveon, and Dayvion.

Davion is used primarily in African American communities in the United States. Its three syllables give it a melodic quality and the David root gives it biblical heritage.

Did you know? King David of Israel — poet, warrior, and beloved ruler — is one of the Bible's most fully realized human characters. His psalms are still sung today and his name David remains one of the most popular given names in the entire Christian and Jewish world.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: David

Variations

DaveonDayvionDavidDaven

Nicknames

DavDaviDayo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Davion Mitchell (1998-present)
    American NBA guard, won the 2021 national championship with Baylor and was the ninth overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft

If you like Davion…

Darian— Three-syllable -ion name of same African American tradition
Orion— Three-syllable -ion ending name
Zayvion— another modern pick
Savion— another modern pick
Jaycion— shares the -on ending

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Frequently Asked

What does Davion mean?

Davion means beloved as a modern elaboration of David from the Hebrew Dawid.

Is Davion an African American name?

Davion is popular in African American communities as a creative extension of the classic David.

How do you pronounce Davion?

Davion is pronounced DAY-vee-on with three syllables.

What names are similar to Davion?

Similar names include Daveon, Darian, and Orion.

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