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Forest 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

Forest Rank #725
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #725 for Forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Forest at #725 in the United States.

What do Forest and Davis mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Forest and Davis boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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