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Davis vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#646
Total SSA Count
429
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#667
Total SSA Count
411
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Taylor Rank #667

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #667 for Taylor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Taylor more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Taylor at #667 in the United States.

What do Davis and Taylor mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin).

Are Davis and Taylor boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Taylor is primarily a boy name.

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