Davidson vs Shade

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 #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

English American Modern

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Davidson Rank #5,723

Shade Rank #5,590

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Davidson or Shade more popular?

Shade is more popular, ranked #5590 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Davidson and Shade mean?

Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin). Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin).

Are Davidson and Shade boy or girl names?

Davidson is primarily a boy name. Shade is primarily a boy name.