Credence vs Davidson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davidson

Boy #5,723 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English patronymic

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,723
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davis

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Credence Rank #5,594
Davidson Rank #5,723

Credence is more popular, ranked #5594 vs #5723 for Davidson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Credence ___

  • Credence James
  • Credence Paul
  • Credence River
  • Credence Lake
  • Credence Blue
  • Credence Alexander

Davidson ___

  • Davidson James
  • Davidson Cole
  • Davidson Reid
  • Davidson Grant
  • Davidson Lee
  • Davidson Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Credence

Cadence Verity Valor Mercy Justice

If you choose Davidson

Harrison Jefferson Jackson Emerson Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Credence or Davidson more popular?

Credence is more popular, ranked #5594 compared to Davidson at #5723 in the United States.

What do Credence and Davidson mean?

Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin). Davidson means "son of David" (English patronymic origin).

Are Credence and Davidson boy or girl names?

Credence is primarily a boy name. Davidson is primarily a boy name.

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