Davis vs Olivia

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

Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Olivia mean?

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

Are Davis and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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