Davis

At a Glance: Name: Davis – Meaning: patronymic surname meaning 'son of David' – Origin: English (surname) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: DAY-vis

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Davis is a boy's name pronounced DAY-vis, and it started out as an English surname — a patronymic meaning 'son of David.' On today's naming charts it has a clean, modern style. If you like the sound of a surname-turned-first-name with a clear, traceable meaning, Davis is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Davis

Meaning: Patronymic surname meaning 'son of david'.

Origin: English (surname).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Davis

Phonetic: DAY-vis   IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪs/

Popularity of Davis

SSA records going back to 1880 show Davis hit its highest rank in 1901 at #338, with 29 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it ranked #645, with 429 babies recorded.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Davis mean?

Patronymic surname meaning ‘son of david’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Davis)

How do you pronounce Davis?

Davis is pronounced DAY-vis (IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪs/).

Is Davis a popular name right now?

Davis peaked at #338 in 1901 and is ranked #645 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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