Davis vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Davis Rank #646

Lionel Rank #561

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Lionel more popular?

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Lionel mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Davis and Lionel boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.