Davis vs Davy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Davy Rank #2,844

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #2844 for Davy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davis ___

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

Davy ___

  • Davy James
  • Davy Lee
  • Davy Ray
  • Davy Cole
  • Davy Wayne
  • Davy Paul

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Davy more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Davis and Davy mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Davy boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.

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