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.

Popularity of Davi by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesUncommon1 in every 47K births
United KingdomCommon1 in every 3.9K births
CanadaPopular1 in every 43K births
AustraliaUncommon1 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

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

Alternative Forms

David.

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