Fern vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Boy #5,858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant (feathery frond)"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

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Fern Rank #5,858

Davidson Rank #5,723

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #5858 for Fern.

Is Fern or Davidson more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Fern at #5858 in the United States.

What do Fern and Davidson mean?

Fern means "fern plant (feathery frond)" (Old English origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Fern and Davidson boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.