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Davyon

DAY-vee-on · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name combining the sounds of David and names like Cayden or Jayvon.

Peak popularity
2009
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 2003

Declining since 2003.

Popularity of Davyon since 1992

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

81725200020102020Most births 2009Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s51
2000s174
2010s81
2020s19

Meaning & origin

Davyon is a modern American invented name that first appeared on the U.S. naming landscape in 1992, a time when creative consonant-vowel combinations were on the rise. It saw its peak usage in 2009, though it never cracked the top national rankings. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2003, mirroring the broader decline of similar -yon endings as trends shift. With no associated top states and no clear etymology, Davyon represents the freeform creativity of late 20th-century naming, blending the familiar Dav- with a fashionable suffix. Parents drawn to names like Davion or Jayvon may find Davyon a distinctive option within that stylistic family.

Davyon is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1992. It likely blends the popular root 'Dav-' (from David, meaning 'beloved' in Hebrew) with fashionable suffixes like '-yon' or '-ian', inspired by names such as Cayden, Jayvon, or Davian. The name rose quickly in use during the 1990s and 2000s, peaking in 2009, but has since declined in popularity.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dave, Davy, Von

Variants: Davion, Davyan, Davian

Sibling names for Davyon

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Davyon mean?
The meaning of Davyon is uncertain. It is a modern invented name, likely formed by combining elements of David with fashionable endings like '-yon'. It does not have a traditional meaning.
How popular is the name Davyon right now?
Davyon has been declining in popularity in recent years. It peaked in 2009 and has not ranked in the top 1000 U.S. names since the early 2020s.
Is Davyon a boy's or girl's name?
Davyon is predominantly used for boys. Almost all recorded births for Davyon in U.S. data are male.