Dawson vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Avery Rank #259

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #259 for Avery.

Is Dawson or Avery more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Avery at #259 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Avery mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Dawson and Avery boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.