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Harry vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Harry Rank #780
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #780 for Harry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harry or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Davis mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Harry and Davis boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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