Davis vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Davis Rank #646

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Richard mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Richard boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.