Find out how popular the first name Davon has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Davon by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Davon is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Davon being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 102 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Davon.

The history of the first name Davon

The given name Davon is a variant spelling of the more common name David, which has its roots in Hebrew. The name David is derived from the Hebrew word "דָּוִד" (Dawid), which means "beloved." It is believed to have originated sometime around the 10th century BCE.

The earliest recorded use of the name David can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible, where it refers to the famous King David, the second monarch of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah. King David is an iconic figure in the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and his name has been widely used across various cultures for centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the variant spelling Davon was Davon Morgan, an American basketball player who was born in 1973 and played in the NBA for several teams, including the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers.

Another notable individual with the name Davon was Davon Godchaux, an American football defensive tackle who was born in 1994 and currently plays for the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL).

In the world of music, Davon Fleming, an American singer and songwriter born in 1992, has gained recognition for his work in the R&B and pop genres.

The name Davon has also been used in literature. One example is the character Davon Carstairs, a recurring character in the fantasy novel series "The Infernal Devices" by Cassandra Clare, which was published in the early 2010s.

Throughout history, the name Davon has been used across various cultures and regions, although it is more commonly found in English-speaking countries due to its connection to the biblical name David. While its origins can be traced back to Hebrew, the variant spelling Davon has taken on its own identity and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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