Davon

An uncommon American pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsAmericanRising fast Also a pet name
#1559 104in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Davon is a boy's and girl's baby name of American origin, a modern invented name combining the popular Da- prefix with the "-von" ending, creating a smooth, two-syllable name used primarily in African American communities. It follows the creative compound naming tradition that produced Davion, Devonte, and Devon.

Davon has a clean, confident sound that flows naturally. It carries the creative energy of American naming at its most inventive — not borrowed from any language, but built here, carrying its own identity forward.

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Popularity Over Time

Davon was #621 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1559, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Davon
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s570
2010s1,728
2000s3,697
1990s4,750
1980s2,002
1970s519
1960s52

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(62 years, 19612024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Davon
YearBirthsRank
2024111#1559
2023103#1663
2022110#1598
2021148#1281
202098#1637
2019130#1372
2018140#1301
2017166#1144
2016122#1424
2015163#1152
2014171#1120
2013199#994
2012211#957
2011202#975
2010224#908
2009303#755
2008329#709
2007362#663
2006400#604
2005374#603

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Davon as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Davon has also been given to 367 girls in the U.S. since 1966.

Unranked
Current rank
367
Total births
1985
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Davon be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Davon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1559. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Davon has two lives

Davon, the baby name
#1559boys
13,318 babies
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Davon, the pet name
#18777pet name
2 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19612024) · Methodology