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Moses vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#506
Total SSA Count
603
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Moses Rank #506
Davis Rank #646

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moses or Davis more popular?

Moses is more popular, ranked #506 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Moses and Davis mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Moses and Davis boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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