Barrett vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Barrett Rank #186

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Barrett or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Dawson mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Barrett and Dawson boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.