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Wilson vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
431
Syllables
2
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

Wilson Rank #645
Davis Rank #646

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #646 for Davis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wilson or Davis more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Davis mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Wilson and Davis boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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