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Davis

Name Meaning:

Surname derived from David, meaning "son of David" ("beloved").

Noteable Namesakes

Miles Davis (Musician - surname); Bette Davis (Actress - surname); Jefferson Davis (President of Confederacy - surname)

Origin

Welsh/English

Popularity

US: #495, UK: #932

Variations/Nicknames

Dave

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