Dawson vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Dawson Rank #139

Brayden Rank #190

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Dawson or Brayden more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Brayden mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Dawson and Brayden boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.