Dawson vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Dawson Rank #139

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Adam mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Dawson and Adam boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.