Davis vs Keaton

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

Keaton

Boy #844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"place of hawks, kite's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#844
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keat, K

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Keaton Rank #844

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #844 for Keaton.

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

Keaton ___

  • Keaton James
  • Keaton Cole
  • Keaton Grey
  • Keaton Riley
  • Keaton Thomas
  • Keaton Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Keaton

Cooper Harper Greyson Piper Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Keaton more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Keaton at #844 in the United States.

What do Davis and Keaton mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Keaton means "place of hawks, kite's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Davis and Keaton boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Keaton is primarily a boy name.

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