Davis vs Maximilian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #587 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"the greatest"

Origin: Latin (Maximus)

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Davis Rank #646

Maximilian Rank #587

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Maximilian more popular?

Maximilian is more popular, ranked #587 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Maximilian mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Maximilian means "the greatest" (Latin (Maximus) origin).

Are Davis and Maximilian boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Maximilian is primarily a boy name.