Davis vs Roger

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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Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rog

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Roger Rank #750

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #750 for Roger.

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

Roger ___

  • Roger James
  • Roger Allen
  • Roger Lee
  • Roger Wayne
  • Roger Dale
  • Roger Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Roger

Susan Linda Gary Karen Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Roger more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Davis and Roger mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Davis and Roger boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.

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