Davidson vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Davidson Rank #5,723

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Davidson or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Dave mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davidson and Dave boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.