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Daveyon

DAY-vee-on · Of uncertain origin; perhaps a modern coinage combining the name Dave with the fashionable suffix -yon.

Peak popularity
2006
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Daveyon since 1992

Babies named Daveyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.

81523200020102020Most births 2006Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s55
2000s139
2010s47
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Daveyon is a modern American name that first appeared on the baby name landscape in 1992. It never cracked the top 1,000 national rankings, but it reached its peak usage in 2006, when the similar-sounding Davion and Jayvon were also rising. The name's trajectory has been stable since then, a pattern typical of invented names that see a brief surge and then settle into low but steady use. No single state especially favors Daveyon, and its one-in-N ratio is not available due to its rarity. The name is a clear product of the late-20th-century American trend of combining a familiar nickname (Dave) with a fashionable syllable, producing a name that feels both fresh and grounded. Parents choosing Daveyon today are opting for a distinctive name that is unmistakably modern without being jarring.

Daveyon is a modern American name, first recorded in 1992. It appears to be a blend of the name Dave (itself a diminutive of David) and the popular contemporary suffix -yon, which is also seen in names like Jayvon or Davion. The name has seen modest use, particularly in the 2000s, and remains relatively rare.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dave

Variants: Davion, Daveon, Dayvon

Sibling names for Daveyon

Names that share Daveyon's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mya, Tiana, Nevaeh, Jada, Sanaa

Brothers: Jayvon, DeShawn, Trevon, Kevon, Javon

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Daveyon mean?
The exact meaning of Daveyon is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name formed from Dave (a short form of David, meaning 'beloved') and the suffix -yon.
How popular is the name Daveyon?
Daveyon has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States. Its peak year for usage was 2006, and it has remained stable at very low frequency since.
Is Daveyon a boy's name?
Yes, Daveyon is almost exclusively used for boys, consistent with its derivation from the masculine name Dave.