Light vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Light Rank #5,561

Davidson Rank #5,723

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Is Light or Davidson more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Light and Davidson mean?

Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Light and Davidson boy or girl names?

Light is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.