What Does the Name Davis Mean
The name Davis comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Davis below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Davis Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname which was derived from the given name DAVID. A famous bearer of the surname was Jefferson Davis (1808-1889), the only president of the Confederate States of America.
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