Davon Boy

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAY-von //ˈdeɪ.vɒn//

Origin: English; African American

Meaning: English: 'son of David'; African American: 'beloved'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Davon is believed to be a modern variation of the name David, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew name, דָּוִד (Dāwīḏ), means "beloved" or "friend." This name was adopted into Greek as Δαβίδ (Dabid) and later into Latin as Davidus, before making its way into Old French as David.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became a common name among Christians, largely due to the biblical figure King David, a central character in the Old Testament known for his leadership and poetic contributions, particularly the Psalms. Historically, David has been a significant figure in various religious texts and traditions, including the Hebrew Bible, where he is depicted as a shepherd, warrior, and the second king of Israel, reigning around the 10th century BCE.

His story has been influential in both Jewish and Christian traditions, leading to the name's enduring popularity throughout the centuries. The name David has also been borne by numerous saints, kings, and notable figures, further cementing its place in cultural history.

The King James Bible, published in 1611, contributed to the name's prominence in English-speaking cultures by providing a widely read and influential text that referenced David extensively. Culturally, the name David has been associated with strength, leadership, and artistic talent, largely due to the biblical king's multifaceted character.

The diminutive form "Dave" has also emerged, reflecting a more informal and affectionate usage. While Davon itself is a more contemporary derivative, its roots in the beloved David connect it to a rich historical and cultural legacy that continues to resonate in various contexts.

Famous people named Davon

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Davon Reed is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Miami Heat and the Phoenix Suns.

Davon Godchaux is a professional American football player best known for playing as a defensive tackle in the NFL.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Davon, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

DamonDevinDariusDanteDylan

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Davon. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Davon was first seen in the United States in 1961.

Davon has ranked as high as #824 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York, Maryland, California, Michigan, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Davon has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Davon is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Davon was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Davon.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 77 77 0
2024 111 111 0
2023 103 103 0
2022 110 110 0
2021 148 148 0
2020 98 98 0
2019 131 131 0
2018 140 140 0
2017 166 166 0
2016 122 122 0
2015 163 163 0
2014 171 171 0
2013 199 199 0
2012 211 211 0
2011 202 202 0
2010 224 224 0
2009 303 303 0
2008 329 329 0
2007 362 362 0
2006 400 400 0
2005 374 374 0
2004 343 343 0
2003 368 368 0
2002 351 351 0
2001 410 410 0
2000 457 457 0
1999 464 457 7
1998 466 456 10
1997 443 431 12
1996 479 468 11
1995 448 439 9
1994 586 567 19
1993 546 536 10
1992 500 490 10
1991 499 483 16
1990 444 423 21
1989 394 384 10
1988 303 289 14
1987 283 271 12
1986 223 208 15
1985 210 189 21
1984 168 153 15
1983 162 144 18
1982 149 141 8
1981 128 113 15
1980 124 110 14
1979 105 92 13
1978 102 89 13
1977 88 80 8
1976 59 52 7
1975 57 52 5
1974 48 48 0
1973 35 29 6
1972 42 34 8
1971 36 25 11
1970 26 18 8
1969 30 17 13
1968 6 6 0
1966 16 8 8
1965 5 5 0
1964 6 6 0
1963 5 5 0
1961 5 5 0

Top States for Davon (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 14
18%
TX 13
17%
FL 10
13%
VA 9
12%
MI 7
9%
OH 7
9%
GA 6
8%
NJ 5
7%
MO 5
7%