Davis vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Davis Rank #646

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Lawrence mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Davis and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.