Davis vs Memphis

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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Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

Cultural Roots

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mem, Memp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 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

Memphis ___

  • Memphis James
  • Memphis Lee
  • Memphis Ray
  • Memphis Cole
  • Memphis Blue
  • Memphis Jackson

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Memphis

Jackson Nash Savannah Tallulah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Memphis mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Davis and Memphis boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.

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