Davenport - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Davenport \d(a)-venpo-rt, dav(en)-port\ is of Old French origin. The word is occasionally used as a term for a large sofa. Also a place name and a surname in the US.

Davenport is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Davenport. Compare Davenport with related baby names.