Davis vs Dilan

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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Dilan

Boy #661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea, great tide"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Turkish Welsh Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#661
Total SSA Count
414
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Dilan Rank #661

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #661 for Dilan.

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

Dilan ___

  • Dilan James
  • Dilan Lee
  • Dilan Scott
  • Dilan Ray
  • Dilan Cole
  • Dilan Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Dilan

Liam Ethan Aria Nora Kira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Dilan more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Dilan at #661 in the United States.

What do Davis and Dilan mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Dilan means "son of the sea, great tide" (Welsh origin).

Are Davis and Dilan boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Dilan is primarily a boy name.

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