70
Success
65
Health
60
Morality
Perception Scores
Based on published psychology research on name impressions. Average is about 50; standout names can exceed 100.
Success
70▲
Morality
60
Health
65
Warmth
44▼
Cheerfulness
51
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine the name sounds to others. Lower scores = more feminine, higher = more masculine.
Femininity-Masculinity
70♂
Davis Name Personality
The name Davis projects ambition and intelligence. People hearing this name tend to picture someone driven and capable. With exceptionally strong success (70 on the 0-100+ research scale) paired with strong health (65 on the 0-100+ research scale), Davis creates a well-rounded first impression. These perception scores are based on US psychology research into how names shape the first impressions we form about people.
Community Ratings
Classic6.9
Mature6.5
Formal6.7
Upper Class6.3
Urban4.7
Wholesome7.5
Strong8.0
Refined6.6
Strange6.7
Simple6.5
Serious7.1
Nerdy7.0
Community perception ratings from BehindTheName survey data. Scale: 0 to 10. Based on 109 ratings.
Davis Categories
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Famous People Named Davis
- Miles DavisJazz trumpeter and innovator
- Jefferson DavisPresident of the Confederate States
- Bette DavisLegendary Hollywood actress
- Sammy Davis Jr.Singer, dancer, Rat Pack member
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Frequently Asked Questions About Davis
What does the name Davis say about personality?▾
Based on US psychology research, the name Davis scores highest in Success (70 on the 0-100+ research scale) and lowest in Warmth (44 on the 0-100+ research scale). It creates a first impression that is perceived as very high in success and low in warmth.
Is Davis a boy name?▾
Davis is a boy name in our database. It has been rated across five perception dimensions: Success (70), Warmth (44), Morality (60), Health (65), and Cheerfulness (51).
What is the Success rating for the name Davis?▾
Davis has a Success rating of 70 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered very high. This measures how ambitious, intelligent, and creative the name sounds based on psychology research.
How warm does the name Davis sound?▾
Davis has a Warmth rating of 44 on the 0-100+ research scale, which is considered low. Warmth measures how caring, kind, and loving a name sounds to others.
How does Davis compare to other names?▾
Davis's strongest dimension is Success, at 70 on the 0-100+ research scale. The average score across all names is about 50, and standout names can exceed 100 because Name Halo preserves the original research scores. You can compare Davis with other names using Name Halo's comparison tool.
Who are some famous people named Davis?▾
Notable people named Davis include Miles Davis, Jefferson Davis, Bette Davis and Sammy Davis Jr.. Name Halo lists 4 famous Daviss with brief descriptions of their achievements.
About the scores: Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.
Name perceptions vary by culture, region, and individual experience. These scores reflect US-based perceptions and may differ in other countries. Ratings are for informational and entertainment purposes.