The baby name Davys is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-vis (IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪs/).
Davys is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Davys is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DAY-vis (IPA: /ˈdeɪvɪs/).
Davys is Hebrew in Origin.
Davys is a rare English and Welsh variant of Davis/Davies, both patronymics derived from the biblical given name David (Hebrew Dawid), meaning “beloved.” The -ys ending reflects Middle English spelling conventions rather than a different root. As a forename today, Davys is typically pronounced like Davis (DAY-viss) and reads as a distinctive twist on a classic.
Medieval parish rolls in England and Wales record Davys as both a surname and an occasional given name; early modern sources sometimes styled the navigator John Davis as “John Davys,” illustrating the fluidity of spelling. Usage remains uncommon, with periodic revival as a surname-as-first-name choice. Related forms and cognates include David, Davis, Davies, Davy/Davie, Dafydd and Dewi (Welsh), Davide (Italian), Davi (Portuguese), Dawid (Polish), and the feminine Davina. All trace back to the same affectionate meaning, making Davys a rare yet rooted option.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| France | Boys | 2019 | #392 | 3 | 2,886 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #494 | 6 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #502 | 4 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #620 | 3 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #780 | 6 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #866 | 13 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
Davys is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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