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Davian
BoyAmerican (modern coinage)· “modern blend, perhaps of David and -ian”
- Meaning
- modern blend, perhaps of David and -ian
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- DAY-vee-uhn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,363
- US babies 2025
- 137
- Best rank
- #642 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Davian
Davian is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend, perhaps of David and -ian”.
Davian is a modern name that appears to combine David with the popular -ian ending found in names like Damian and Adrian. David comes from the Hebrew and is usually explained as beloved, and it is the name of the great king of Israel in the Bible. Davian has no long history as a given name, but it has grown in use in the United States in recent decades. It has a fluid, modern sound that still feels connected to a classic. Dave and Davi are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Davian first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 17 different years, starting in 2004. Its best national rank was #642 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 378 babies. In 2025, 137 babies were named Davian, and it ranked #1,363 nationally. That is 46% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,297 in 1980, #1,371 in 2000, #703 in 2010, and #1,363 in 2025. Of the 6,715 US boys named Davian since records began, 39% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,359 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Giancarlo, Misael, Krish, Alexzander, and Gavyn.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Davian ranked highest in Massachusetts, Arizona, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #715 | 6 |
| Arizona | #865 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #867 | 9 |
| Colorado | #881 | 5 |
| Florida | #921 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Davian is usually pronounced DAY-vee-uhn, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with D and ends in “-an”.
Middle names for Davian
A few middle names that flow with Davian: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Davian
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davian mean?
Davian is an American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “modern blend, perhaps of David and -ian”.
What is the origin of the name Davian?
Davian has modern American roots. Davian is a modern name that appears to combine David with the popular -ian ending found in names like Damian and Adrian.
Is Davian a popular name?
Not especially. Davian ranked #1,363 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Davian a boy or girl name?
Davian is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Davian?
Davian is usually pronounced DAY-vee-uhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings