Allen vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Allen Rank #574

Davis Rank #646

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Allen or Davis more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Allen and Davis mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Allen and Davis boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.