Davis vs Lexa

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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Lexa

Girl #6,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,376
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lex, Lexi

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Lexa Rank #6,376

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #6376 for Lexa.

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

Lexa ___

  • Lexa Grace
  • Lexa Mae
  • Lexa Jane
  • Lexa Rose
  • Lexa Quinn
  • Lexa Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Lexa

Zara Finn Cora Dash Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Lexa more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Lexa at #6376 in the United States.

What do Davis and Lexa mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Lexa means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Davis and Lexa boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Lexa is primarily a girl name.

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