Alvin vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alvin

Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Alvin Rank #792

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Alvin or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Alvin and Davis mean?

Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Alvin and Davis boy or girl names?

Alvin is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.