Lionel vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lionel

Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Lionel Rank #561

Davis Rank #646

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Lionel or Davis more popular?

Lionel is more popular, ranked #561 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Lionel and Davis mean?

Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Lionel and Davis boy or girl names?

Lionel is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.