Davis vs Evander

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Evander Rank #773

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #773 for Evander.

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

Evander ___

  • Evander James
  • Evander Cole
  • Evander Grey
  • Evander Alexander
  • Evander Reid
  • Evander Pierce

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Evander

Lysander Leander Isadora Cordelia Cassius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Evander more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Evander at #773 in the United States.

What do Davis and Evander mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Davis and Evander boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.

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