Davis vs Roland

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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Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English French German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#664
Total SSA Count
413
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ro, Roly

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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Roland Rank #664

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #664 for Roland.

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

Roland ___

  • Roland James
  • Roland Thomas
  • Roland Edward
  • Roland Henry
  • Roland Charles
  • Roland William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Roland

Edmund Arthur Lionel Eleanor Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Roland more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Davis and Roland mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Davis and Roland boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.

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