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Davin
BoyIrish
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- DA-vihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,687
- US babies 2025
- 48
- Best rank
- #580 (2007)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Davin
Davin is usually linked to Irish roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Davin is a name with several possible sources and no certain origin. It may come from an Irish surname, it may be a variant of Devin, or it may be seen as a modern form related to David. Because these explanations compete, its meaning is best treated as uncertain. Davin has a friendly, easygoing sound and a modern feel. It is short, easy to spell and pronounce, and it pairs well with both classic and modern middle names. Dav is a possible nickname.
Popularity over time
Davin first appears in US Social Security records in 1949. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 47 different years, starting in 1969. Its best national rank was #580 in 2007, the same year it reached its highest count of 441 babies. In 2025, 48 babies were named Davin, and it ranked #2,687 nationally. That is 78% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #742 in 1980, #747 in 2000, #685 in 2010, and #2,687 in 2025. Of the 10,636 US boys named Davin since records began, 34% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,275 babies. Since 2010, 2,685 more have been named Davin.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Javion, Aydan, Aron, Camren, and Jaeden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Davin ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2034 | 7 |
| Texas | #2135 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 99% of US babies named Davin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Davin is usually pronounced DA-vihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with D and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Davin
A few middle names that flow with Davin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Davin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Davin mean?
Davin is usually linked to Irish roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Davin?
Davin has Irish roots. Davin is a name with several possible sources and no certain origin.
Is Davin a popular name?
Not especially. Davin ranked #2,687 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Davin a boy or girl name?
Davin is mainly a boy's name. About 99% of US babies named Davin over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Davin?
Davin is usually pronounced DA-vihn. 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