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Davis vs Doris

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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Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,193
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Doris Rank #2,193

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #2193 for Doris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Doris more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Davis and Doris mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Davis and Doris boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Doris is primarily a girl name.

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