Alexander vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Alexander Rank #27

Dawson Rank #139

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Alexander or Dawson more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Dawson mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Alexander and Dawson boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.