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Chris vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #651 for Chris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Davis mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Chris and Davis boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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