Boy Name · Irish Origin
Davin
Davin — a boy name from the Irish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Beloved, swift", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Devin is on your shortlist, Davin belongs in the same conversation.
Davin meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Beloved, swift
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Davin to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Davin as D·A·V·I·N, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Davin is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Davin variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Davina, Davine, Daviny, Davi.
- Nicknames: Dav and D.
- Middle names: Pair Davin with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Davin middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Devin, Davon, Daven, Dafne, Davion — full picks on the sibling names for Davin guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Davin? Browse our names like Davin guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Davin
What does the name Davin mean?
Davin means "Beloved, swift" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Davin?
Davin originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Davin?
Davin has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Davin a boy's or girl's name?
Davin is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Davin in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Davin sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Davin?
Names that share Davin's sound and style include Devin, Davon, Daven, Dafne, Davion.
What middle names pair well with Davin?
Good middle-name fits for Davin pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Davin is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Davin is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Davin?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Davin share its rhythm without rhyming — Devin, Davon, Daven all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.