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Clyde 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

Clyde Rank #728
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #728 for Clyde.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Clyde at #728 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Davis mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Clyde and Davis boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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