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.
See Davis scored for your familyMeaning & origin
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.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Davis is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
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.
Numerology of Davis
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.
How Davis sounds
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Names similar to Davis
If Davis resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Love cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Davis
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, Atheist traditions, commonly among British, American, European families.
What is the numerology of Davis?
Davis has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.
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