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Davis

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Pronounced DAY-vis /ˈdeɪ.vɪs/High

Meaning: From the English surname Davis — 'son of David' (David, from Hebrew, 'beloved'); predominantly a boys'/surname name; here for girlsLow

In 30 seconds: Son of David: Davis is an English surname — 'son of David (the beloved)'. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls).
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningFrom the English surname Davis — 'son of David' (David, from Hebrew, 'beloved'); predominantly a boys'/surname name; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#6204 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,013

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219142024

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

Davis comes from the English surname Davis — 'son of David', from the given name David, Hebrew dawid, 'beloved'. A crisp, modern surname-name, predominantly boys', used here for girls (slug distinguished; it echoes the soft Davina; nickname Davi).

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, son-of-David at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Davis means 'son of David' — David being 'beloved' (Hebrew) — a crisp surname-name, predominantly boys', here for girls (said 'DAY-vis').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Davis — surname etymology

Variations

DavissDavys

Nicknames

Davi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Davis mean?

Davis is an English surname, 'son of David' (David, 'beloved').

How do you pronounce Davis?

It's said DAY-vis /ˈdeɪ.vɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Davis a boy or girl name?

Davis is used for both sexes (predominantly boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Davis?

Davis is rare for girls in the U.S.

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