Davis vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Liam mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Davis and Liam boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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