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Davis vs Garrett

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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Garrett

Boy #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#563
Total SSA Count
527
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Garrett Rank #563

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Garrett more popular?

Garrett is more popular, ranked #563 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Garrett mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Garrett boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.

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