US Popularity:5981
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 name David, or the Old English name 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.

Davy Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Davy is currently #5981 in U.S. births
Boy:Davy is currently #9633 in U.S. births
Girl:Davy is currently #10062 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#10072
in 2022
- 2474
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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