Davis vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Davis Rank #646
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Davis

Harrison Fletcher Adelaide Emerson Waverly

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davis or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Davis at #646 in the United States.

What do Davis and Theodore mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Davis and Theodore boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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