Davis

Davis Meaning & Origin

About Davis
The name Davis is of Welsh origin and is derived from the patronymic surname "Dafydd," meaning "beloved" or "friend." It is a variant of the name David and is commonly used as a surname or a given name. Davis is often associated with individuals who are loyal, friendly, and compassionate, reflecting the meaning behind its Welsh roots.

🌍 Origin
✨ Name Variations
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Davis are male.

Davis Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10.08% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TFS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
DA
πŸ”Š Soundex
D0102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EY1 V AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈdeΙͺvΙͺs/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Davis in Braille

Here's how to represent Davis in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Davis in braille

How to Spell the Name Davis in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Davis using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Davis in sign language

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