Davis vs Sylas

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 #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Davis Rank #646

Sylas Rank #488

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Davis or Sylas more popular?

Sylas is more popular, ranked #488 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Sylas mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Davis and Sylas boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.