Davis vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Davis Rank #646

Ben Rank #802

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Davis or Ben more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Davis and Ben mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Ben boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.