Davis

Meaning of Davis

It means "son of David." David is a name with ancient roots meaning "beloved."

Davis has Welsh roots — browse every Welsh baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Davis

Davis has cooled off, slipping to #668 in 2025, down from a peak of #363 in 2001.

Notable people named Davis

• Davis "Dave" Chappelle
  Comedian, actor, writer
• Davis Love III
  Professional golfer
• Davis Guggenheim
  Documentary filmmaker
• Jefferson Davis
  Confederate States President
• Arlo Davis Guthrie
  Folk singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Davis

What does the name Davis mean?

Davis means it means "son of david." david is a name with ancient roots meaning "beloved.", and it comes from Welsh origins.

Is Davis a boy's or a girl's name?

Davis is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Davis?

In 2025, Davis ranked #668 for boys, down from #645 the year before.

When was Davis most popular?

Davis peaked at #363 in 2001.