Adam vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Adam Rank #100

Dawson Rank #139

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Adam or Dawson more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Adam and Dawson mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Adam and Dawson boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.