Davis vs Jarvis

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

Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Jarvis Rank #2,024

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Jarvis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Davis and Jarvis mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Davis and Jarvis boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Jarvis is primarily a boy name.

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