Davis
Davis: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛdeΙͺ.vΙͺs/
Meaning and origin of Davis
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is Davis?
Since 1880, 1,038 girls and 32,076 boys in the U.S. have been named Davis (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1889 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #338 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #668 for boys, with 434 babies given the name.
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Davis FAQ
What does the name Davis mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
What is the origin of the name Davis?
Davis is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Davis?
Since 1880, 1,038 girls and 32,076 boys in the U.S. have been named Davis (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1889 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #338 in 1901. In 2025 it ranked #668 for boys, with 434 babies given the name.
Is Davis a boy or girl name?
Davis is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,038 girls and 32,076 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.