Cameron vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American British Australian

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Cameron Rank #66

Dawson Rank #139

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Cameron or Dawson more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Cameron and Dawson mean?

Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Cameron and Dawson boy or girl names?

Cameron is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.