Davis vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Davis Rank #646

Dave Rank #2,019

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Davis or Dave more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Davis and Dave mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Dave boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.