Dawson vs Aiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #47 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Little fire; born of fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Aiden Rank #47

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Aiden more popular?

Aiden is more popular, ranked #47 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Aiden mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Aiden means "Little fire; born of fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Aiden boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Aiden is primarily a boy name.