Davis vs Francis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Davis Rank #646

Francis Rank #451

Francis is more popular, ranked #451 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Francis more popular?

Francis is more popular, ranked #451 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Francis mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Francis boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Francis is primarily a boy name.