Dawson vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Dawson Rank #139

Alex Rank #205

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Dawson or Alex more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Alex mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Dawson and Alex boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.