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Danny vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Danny Rank #642
Davis Rank #646

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danny or Davis more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Danny and Davis mean?

Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Danny and Davis boy or girl names?

Danny is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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