Amari vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Amari Rank #172

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #172 for Amari.

Is Amari or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Amari at #172 in the United States.

What do Amari and Dawson mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Amari and Dawson boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.