Davis vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Davis Rank #646

Sam Rank #652

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Davis or Sam more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Davis and Sam mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Sam boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.