Davidson vs Dez

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 #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Davidson Rank #5,723

Dez Rank #5,597

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Davidson or Dez more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Dez mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Davidson and Dez boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.