US Popularity:1219
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

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  • Bette Davis
    Actress
  • Jim Davis
    Cartoonist
  • Miles Davis
    Musician

Davis Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Davis is currently #1694 on The Bump
Boy:Davis is currently #488 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Davis is currently #1219 in U.S. births
Boy:Davis is currently #425 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1219
in 2022
- 101
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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