Major vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Major Rank #581

Davis Rank #646

Major is more popular, ranked #581 vs #646 for Davis.

Is Major or Davis more popular?

Major is more popular, ranked #581 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Major and Davis mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Major and Davis boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.