Dawson vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Dawson Rank #139

Barrett Rank #186

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #186 for Barrett.

Is Dawson or Barrett more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Barrett at #186 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Barrett mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Dawson and Barrett boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.