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Davis vs Gladys

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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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Gladys Rank #3,446

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Gladys more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Davis and Gladys mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).

Are Davis and Gladys boy or girl names?

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

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