Davis
d(a)-vis
US Popularity:1211
Origin:Welsh
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Son of David; Beloved; Loved by God
Davis is a boy's name of Welsh origin. Based on the Hebrew name David, Davis began as a last name meaning "son of David.” David means “beloved” or “loved by God,” lending your little angel an endearing title brimming with affection. Davis and its variants are more commonly used as last names in English, Welsh, Scottish, and Irish, but as a first name, it becomes a refreshing, modern take on tradition. A new parent seeking a name to symbolize their eternal love for baby will delight in this Welsh title.
Famous People Named Davis
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Bette DavisActress
- Jim DavisCartoonist
- Miles DavisMusician
How Popular Is The Name Davis?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Davis is currently #1744 on The Bump
Boy:Davis is currently #973 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Davis is currently #1211 in U.S. births
Boy:Davis is currently #616 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#616
in 2023
+ 17
from 2022
Sources
House of Names, Davis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Name Doctor, Davis
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 379
Behind the Name, Davis, January 2022
Ancestry, Davis Family History
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