Davis - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Davis \d(a)-

is pronounced DAY-viss. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of David". Short form of surname that was first used in the Middle Ages. Also a variant of David. Confederate President Jefferson Davis; actor Brad Davis.

Davis has 8 variant forms: Dave, Davidson, Davies, Davison, Daviss, Davy, Dayson and Dayton.

Baby names that sound like Davis are Tavis and Tevis.

Davis is a somewhat common first name for men (#684 out of 1220) and an even more common last name for both men and women (#6 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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