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    Discover the meaning and origin of the name Davis

    Davis

    Boy
    english
    2 syllables

    Davis is an english boy's name meaning "A common English and Welsh surname meaning the son of David, referring to the beloved biblical king.".

    The meaning of Davis is "A common English and Welsh surname meaning the son of David, referring to the beloved biblical king." — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

    Origin
    english
    Gender
    Boy
    Syllables
    2

    Meaning compiled from public name lists.

    Meaning

    A common English and Welsh surname meaning the son of David, referring to the beloved biblical king.

    Popularity

    Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

    Quick answers about Davis

    Very rare in US records

    What does Davis mean?

    Davis is a boy name of english origin meaning "A common English and Welsh surname meaning the son of David, referring to the beloved biblical king.".

    Is Davis a rare name?

    Yes. Davis does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

    Sister names that go with Davis

    EvelynHarperEllaLilyScarlettAudrey

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    Names with a similar meaning to Davis

    Davis means "A common English and Welsh surname meaning the son of David, referring to the beloved biblical king." — these names share that spirit.

    • Mia — "Mine or beloved" (scandinavian)
    • David — "Beloved, dear one" (hebrew)

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