Davison
Pronunciation: [ d-AYV-ihs-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Davison first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 326 babies have been named Davison in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Davison is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,881 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,881
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Davison
Davison is a boy name .
Davison is currently ranked #12,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Davison include Dav, Davi, Daviy, Daviie, Son, Sony, Sonie, Day, Daie, and Davkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Davison include David, Davis, Davion, Davian, Davi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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