Dawson vs Amari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

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Dawson Rank #139

Amari Rank #172

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #172 for Amari.

Is Dawson or Amari more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Amari at #172 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Amari mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin).

Are Dawson and Amari boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Amari is primarily a boy name.