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Tavares vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tavares

Boy #6,025 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Taveiro; from the hermitage"

Origin: Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Cape Verdean African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,025
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Tavares Rank #6,025
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #6025 for Tavares.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tavares or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Tavares at #6025 in the United States.

What do Tavares and Davis mean?

Tavares means "son of Taveiro; from the hermitage" (Portuguese origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Tavares and Davis boy or girl names?

Tavares is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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