Davis
/D-EY-V-IH-S/
Son of David, a patronymic surname turned given name, ultimately from the Hebrew David (beloved). Especially associated with Welsh usage, where David honours the patron saint, it passes the older name's tenderness down a generation, naming its bearer as one descended from, and heir to, the beloved.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Davis is a Christian boy name of English origin, meaning “Son of David, a patronymic surname turned given name, ultimately from the Hebrew David (beloved). Especially associated with Welsh usage, where David honours the patron saint, it passes the older name's tenderness down a generation, naming its bearer as one descended from, and heir to, the beloved.”.
Davis is a boy's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Son of David, a patronymic surname turned given name, ultimately from the Hebrew David (beloved). Especially associated with Welsh usage, where David honours the patron saint, it passes the older name's tenderness down a generation, naming its bearer as one descended from, and heir to, the beloved." and belongs to the Love cluster — names for children loved deeply before they arrive.
Common among British, American, European families, Davis carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Davis
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Davis lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Davis's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Davis's saint & feast day →What does Davis's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Davis resonates in either tradition.
Davis's destiny number is 1 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Davis's full reading →
Does Davis go with your family's names?
Davis breaks into 5 sounds: /D-EY-V-IH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Davis sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Davis beside your family's names →
Names similar to Davis
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Common questions about Davis
What does the name Davis mean?
Davis means "Son of David, a patronymic surname turned given name, ultimately from the Hebrew David (beloved). Especially associated with Welsh usage, where David honours the patron saint, it passes the older name's tenderness down a generation, naming its bearer as one descended from, and heir to, the beloved.." It is a boy name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Davis a boy or girl name?
Davis is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Davis?
Davis is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Davis a Christian name?
Yes. Davis is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Davis mean in English?
Davis originates from English, where it means "Son of David, a patronymic surname turned given name, ultimately from the Hebrew David (beloved). Especially associated with Welsh usage, where David honours the patron saint, it passes the older name's tenderness down a generation, naming its bearer as one descended from, and heir to, the beloved.."
What is the numerology of Davis?
Davis has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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