Dawson vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Dawson Rank #139

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Beau mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Dawson and Beau boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.