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Davis vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#839
Total SSA Count
293
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Alfred Rank #839

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #839 for Alfred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Alfred more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Davis and Alfred mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Alfred boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.

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