Allen vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#574
Total SSA Count
497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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Popularity Comparison

Allen Rank #574
Davis Rank #646

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #646 for Davis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allen ___

  • Allen James
  • Allen Michael
  • Allen Robert
  • Allen Thomas
  • Allen Lee
  • Allen Wayne

Davis ___

  • Davis James
  • Davis Lee
  • Davis Gray
  • Davis Cole
  • Davis Scott
  • Davis Flynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allen

Brian Kevin Karen Susan David

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen or Davis more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Allen and Davis mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Allen and Davis boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.

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