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Davis vs Chris

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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Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Chris Rank #651

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #651 for Chris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Chris more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Davis and Chris mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Davis and Chris boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.

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