Dawson vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Dawson Rank #139

August Rank #88

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or August more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and August mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Dawson and August boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.