Davis vs Fletcher

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

All Clear

Fletcher

Boy #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#565
Total SSA Count
523
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fletch

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Fletcher Rank #565

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 vs #646 for Davis.

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

Fletcher ___

  • Fletcher James
  • Fletcher Wade
  • Fletcher Cole
  • Fletcher Grant
  • Fletcher Reid
  • Fletcher Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Fletcher

Archer Harper Cooper Sawyer Hunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Fletcher more popular?

Fletcher is more popular, ranked #565 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Fletcher mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin).

Are Davis and Fletcher boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Fletcher is primarily a boy name.

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