Austin vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Austin Rank #107

Dawson Rank #139

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Austin or Dawson more popular?

Austin is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Austin and Dawson mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Austin and Dawson boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.