Davis vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Davis Rank #646

Nelson Rank #778

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Davis or Nelson more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Davis and Nelson mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Davis and Nelson boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.