Davis vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Davis Rank #646

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Seth mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Davis and Seth boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.