Davis vs Anakin

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

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Anakin

Boy #593 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"invented name, no established etymology"

Origin: American (George Lucas, 1977)

Cultural Roots

American International (pop culture)

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #593
Total SSA Count: 482
Syllables: 3
Formality: Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646

Anakin Rank #593

Anakin is more popular, ranked #593 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Anakin more popular?

Anakin is more popular, ranked #593 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Anakin mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Anakin means "invented name, no established etymology" (American (George Lucas, 1977) origin).

Are Davis and Anakin boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Anakin is primarily a boy name.

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