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Davis vs Moses

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Moses Rank #506

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Moses more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Moses mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin).

Are Davis and Moses boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Moses is primarily a boy name.

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