US Popularity:20491
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):British, Welsh
Meaning:Beloved; son of David
Whether or not your name is David, this boy's name is a classic choice for your little one. Davies has Hebrew, Old English, and Welsh roots and can mean either "son of David" or "beloved." It's one of the most popular surnames in Wales and England, borne by the likes of Doctor Who screenwriter Russell T. Davies, but can act as a stylish first name and alternative to Davis.
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Famous People Named Davies

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  • Alan Davies
    Comedian

How Popular Is The Name Davies?

U.S. Births

Overall:Davies is currently #20491 in U.S. births
Boy:Davies is currently #9934 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

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2025
#9934
in 2025
+ 2650
from 2019
In comparison to the previous year's data

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