Arthur vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Dawson Rank #139

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Arthur or Dawson more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Dawson mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Arthur and Dawson boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.