Dawson vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Blake Rank #265

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Dawson or Blake more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Blake mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Dawson and Blake boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.