Davis vs Otis

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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Otis

Boy #733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealth, fortune"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#733
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ots

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Otis Rank #733

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #733 for Otis.

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

Otis ___

  • Otis James
  • Otis Lee
  • Otis Ray
  • Otis Gray
  • Otis Dean
  • Otis Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

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Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

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Hazel Mabel Rufus Arlo Clementine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Otis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Otis at #733 in the United States.

What do Davis and Otis mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Otis means "wealth, fortune" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Otis boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Otis is primarily a boy name.

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