David vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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David Rank #31

Dawson Rank #139

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is David or Dawson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do David and Dawson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are David and Dawson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.