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Wayne vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
394
Syllables
1
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

Wayne Rank #687
Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #687 for Wayne.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wayne or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Davis mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Wayne and Davis boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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