Dawson vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Dawson Rank #139

Ayden Rank #213

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #213 for Ayden.

Is Dawson or Ayden more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Ayden at #213 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Ayden mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Dawson and Ayden boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.