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Ford vs Davis

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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Popularity Comparison

Ford Rank #571
Davis Rank #646

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ford or Davis more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Ford and Davis mean?

Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Ford and Davis boy or girl names?

Ford is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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