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Davis vs Junior

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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Junior

Boy #684 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"younger, the son"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American Filipino African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#684
Total SSA Count
397
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Junior Rank #684

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #684 for Junior.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Junior more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Junior at #684 in the United States.

What do Davis and Junior mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Junior means "younger, the son" (Latin origin).

Are Davis and Junior boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Junior is primarily a boy name.

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