Charles vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Charles Rank #51

Dawson Rank #139

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Charles or Dawson more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Charles and Dawson mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Charles and Dawson boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.