Davidson vs Carlyle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

English Scottish American

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Davidson Rank #5,723

Carlyle Rank #5,906

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #5906 for Carlyle.

Is Davidson or Carlyle more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Carlyle at #5906 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Carlyle mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin).

Are Davidson and Carlyle boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Carlyle is primarily a boy name.