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Davon

♂ Boy

Pronounced duh-VAHN /də.ˈvɑn/Medium

Meaning: Modern name, likely an elaboration of DavidMedium

In 30 seconds: Davon is a modern name, most likely an elaboration of David.

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Origin MediumAfrican American

MeaningModern name, likely an elaboration of David

U.S. rank (2024)#1559 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births111 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 13,318

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

The name reads as a contemporary reworking of David, extending the familiar root into a fresh, two-syllable form. It has no separate ancient etymology of its own; its meaning lives in its connection to the older name. The result is a name that feels both rooted and new.

The -von ending links it to a wider set of similarly built modern names. Its smooth sound and David connection are the main reasons parents reach for it.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Davon is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Davon — 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— The likely source name that Davon elaborates upon.

Davion— A close relative built the same way, extending David with a similar ending.

Devon— A near sound match sharing the Dav-/Dev- opening and -von ending.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Davon mean?

Davon is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Davon?

It's commonly said duh-VAHN /də.ˈvɑn/.

Is Davon a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Davon?

In 2024, Davon ranked #1559 in the U.S. for boys, with 111 births recorded.