Dawson vs Cameron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish American British Australian

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Dawson Rank #139

Cameron Rank #66

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Cameron more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Cameron mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Cameron boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Cameron is primarily a boy name.