Davis vs Allen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Davis Rank #646

Allen Rank #574

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Allen more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Allen mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Davis and Allen boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.