Davis vs Olani

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

Olani

Girl #6,215 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly joy, belonging to the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Yoruba American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,215
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lani, Ollie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Olani Rank #6,215

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #6215 for Olani.

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

Olani ___

  • Olani Grace
  • Olani Rose
  • Olani Mae
  • Olani June
  • Olani Pearl
  • Olani Sky

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Olani

Leilani Kai Nalu Malia Koa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Olani more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Olani at #6215 in the United States.

What do Davis and Olani mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Olani means "heavenly joy, belonging to the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Davis and Olani boy or girl names?

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

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