Davis vs Noah

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Noah mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Davis and Noah boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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