Davis vs Lian

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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Lian

Boy #515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"graceful willow"

Origin: Chinese (alternate character)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#515
Total SSA Count
594
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Li, Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Lian Rank #515

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 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

Lian ___

  • Lian James
  • Lian Alexander
  • Lian Wei
  • Lian Ming
  • Lian Joseph
  • Lian Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Lian more popular?

Lian is more popular, ranked #515 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Lian mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Lian means "graceful willow" (Chinese (alternate character) origin).

Are Davis and Lian boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Lian is primarily a boy name.

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