Avery vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Avery Rank #259

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Avery or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Avery and Dawson mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Avery and Dawson boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.