Davis vs Nelli

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
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Nelli

Girl #6,411 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Latin Eleanor

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Finnish English Estonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,411
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nell, Nel

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Nelli Rank #6,411

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #6411 for Nelli.

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

Nelli ___

  • Nelli Rose
  • Nelli Marie
  • Nelli Sofia
  • Nelli Ingrid
  • Nelli Astrid
  • Nelli Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Nelli

Oscar Hugo Axel Finn Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Nelli more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Nelli at #6411 in the United States.

What do Davis and Nelli mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Nelli means "Bright, shining light" (Greek via Latin Eleanor origin).

Are Davis and Nelli boy or girl names?

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

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