Davon
How to say it: duh-VON · /dəˈvɑːn/
Modern American coinage, likely a variant of Devon/Davion; no established independent etymology.
Davon was the 1,234th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 77 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1990s, its births are down about 66% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,619 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,234 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 77 |
| Share of births | 1 in 26,522 |
| Peak decade | 1990s |
| Change over 10 years | −66% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,619 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Davon peaked in the 1990s and is less common today.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Dav
- Von
Other spellings
Honouring a Davon in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Davon is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Davon
- Davon Reed (born 1995)Puerto Rican-American basketball player
- Davon Jefferson (born 1986)American basketball player
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