Adrian vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

✓ All Clear

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Adrian Rank #72

Dawson Rank #139

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Adrian or Dawson more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Dawson mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Adrian and Dawson boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.