Davi
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Davi is a Hebrew name meaning “beloved”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.4% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Davi
Davi is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning beloved. It is the shortened form of David, the central figure in the Old Testament known as the second king of Israel. The root dawid stems from the Semitic concept of affection or friendship, establishing a legacy that has endured globally through religious and secular traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Davi
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Davi is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.4% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Davi
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Davi is listed under Common Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 47K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 3.9K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 43K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 706K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Davi ranked #1,581 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #930 in 2024 — a drop of 651 places. Davi shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #589 in 2020. Its lowest recorded position was #4,852 in 2005. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -992 places (from #589 to #1,581).
Characteristics of the Name Davi
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- D — Boy Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- i — Boy Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Davi is defined by its two-syllable, falling stress pattern that emphasizes the first vowel. It is heavily associated with King David of Israel, grounding the name in a legacy of resilience and reverence. The phonetic brevity and historical weight contribute to a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic.
Middle Names For Davi
Middle names used with DaviMethodology
Davi is most frequently used with: Davi Bryan
- Total 11 middle names used with Davi
- 7 girl middle names used with Davi
- 3 unisex middle names used with Davi
Middle name suggestions for DaviMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Davi is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Davi Daniel · Davi Donald · Davi Dennis · Davi Dillon · Davi Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Davi
Sound Like Davi Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Dave · Davy · Dev · View all 45 names
Spelled Like Davi Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Davie · Davio · Davik · View all 8 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: David · Daniel · Donald · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Davi Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Davi”
Dictionary Meaning of "Davi"Methodology
a male given name, equivalent to English David
David (king of Judah)
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How to Spell Davi in ASL
- D
- a
- v
- i
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