Davis vs Oliver

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

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Oliver mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Davis and Oliver boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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