US Popularity:5891
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Beloved; Son of David
Davy is a gender-neutral name meaning that means "beloved" or "son of David." It's a diminutive of the Hebrew David, or the Old English Davis, so it's a sweet way if you want to incorporate a traditional family name. David comes from the element dod, which means "beloved," and is a prominent name in the Jewish Bible and Christian Old Testament, as David slew the giant Goliath and became the king of Israel. Davis, meanwhile, is a variant of David used as a surname with the meaning of "son of David." With Davy, you get a touch of history with some modern cuteness thrown in for good measure, alongside a reminder to baby that you will always cherish them.

How Popular Is The Name Davy?

U.S. Births

Overall:Davy is currently #5891 in U.S. births
Boy:Davy is currently #4462 in U.S. births
Girl:Davy is currently #5265 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#5265
in 2023
+ 410
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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