Dez vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish/British

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Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Dez Rank #5,597

Davidson Rank #5,723

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Dez or Davidson more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Dez and Davidson mean?

Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Dez and Davidson boy or girl names?

Dez is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.