Wake vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Wake Rank #5,833

Davidson Rank #5,723

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 vs #5833 for Wake.

Is Wake or Davidson more popular?

Davidson is more popular, ranked #5723 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Davidson mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Wake and Davidson boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.