The baby name Davyn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-vin (ˈdeɪvɪn),DAY-vən (ˈdeɪvən).
Davyn is English in Origin.
The baby name Davyn is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-vin (ˈdeɪvɪn),DAY-vən (ˈdeɪvən).
Davyn is English in Origin.
Davyn is a modern English given name, a contemporary respelling that bridges David and Devin. As such it carries two commonly cited roots: Hebrew Dawid, "beloved," via David; and Irish Gaelic Daimhín/Ó Damháin, traditionally interpreted as "little deer/fawn" or "poet." The Y-insertion follows late-20th-century phonetic styling and helps distinguish it visually. Usage is primarily masculine, though the base name Devin is unisex and Davyn can be encountered for girls as well.
Documented use of Davyn is scarce before the 1990s, with growth in North America alongside creative -yn/-ynne variants. Related forms and spellings include Davin, Devin, Devyn, Dayven, Daevyn, Davon, and feminine Davina; cognates include David across many languages. Nicknames often mirror David/Devin: Dave, Davy, Vin. Overall meaning blends "beloved" with Irish nature/poetic imagery, giving Davyn a modern look with deep, cross-cultural roots.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2012 | #305 | 13 | 2,403 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #736 | 4 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| United States | Girls | 2017 | #913 | 6 | 9,202 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,177 | 6 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
Davyn is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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