Davis vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Davis Rank #646

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Shawn mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Davis and Shawn boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.