Davis - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Davis \d(a)-vis\ 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 common 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 Davis. Click here to compare Davis with related baby names.