Alex vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Alex Rank #205

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Dawson mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Alex and Dawson boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.