Alejandro vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Alejandro Rank #185

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Dawson mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Alejandro and Dawson boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.