Davidson vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Davidson Rank #5,723

Kean Rank #5,607

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Davidson or Kean more popular?

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Kean mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Davidson and Kean boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.