Davis

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Davis means "son of David" or "beloved," according to its Welsh origin.
Pronunciation
DAY-vis
The name Davis is pronounced DAY-vis or DAY-vus.
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, Davis ranked as the 471st most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020.

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Davis Name meanings & History

The name Davis is of Welsh origin, derived from the patronymic surname "Dafydd," which means "beloved.". The name Davis means "son of David" or "beloved," according to its Welsh origin. From an English surname that was derived from the given name David. A famous bearer of the surname was Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), the only president of the Confederate States of America. Davis is used as a given name in the United States, Canada, and other English-speaking countries.

Zodiac Sign of Davis: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Davis:

D: Doting,Daddy,Demanding,Dutiful,Determined,Domestic

A: Argumentative,Action,Angry,Aggressive,Assertive,Ambitious

V: Variety,Vivacious,Vexing,Versatility

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

S: Social Standing,Security,Sensuality,Success,Status,Solidity,Sex

Davis is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Davis include Davis Bertans (Latvian professional basketball player), Davis Love III (American professional golfer), Davis Guggenheim (American documentary filmmaker), and Jefferson Davis (president of the Confederate States of America).

2.) Davis (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) David’s son; heart’s child

Other Forms: Dave, Daves, Davies


3.) Davis (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) boyish

Other Forms: Daves


4.) DAVIS (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Transferred use of the surname, which is a shortened form of Davison (Davy’s son). Davy was a popular medieval pet form of David and was often bestowed independently from the original name. Short: Dave. Pet: Davey, Davie, Davy. (DAY-VIS)


5.) Davis (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: Son of David


6.) Davis (Male)

Usage: Welsh

Meanings: (Welsh) son of David.

Other Forms: Davies, Davys


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