Gender: Boy
Meaning: Son of David or beloved
Origin: Welsh/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #645 in 2024 with 429 babies born.
History: Davis is a Welsh patronymic surname meaning son of David, from the Hebrew 'Dāwid,' meaning beloved. It became a given name in the United States during the 19th century, partly in honor of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Jazz great Miles Davis brought a cool, artistic dimension to the name. As a first name, Davis has grown steadily in popularity in the 21st century.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Davis? About 1 in 7,430 babies born in 2024 were named Davis, or roughly 1.2 per day in the United States.
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