Dawson vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Dawson Rank #139

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Adrian mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Dawson and Adrian boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.