Dawson vs Carson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

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Dawson Rank #139

Carson Rank #124

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Carson more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Carson mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Carson boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Carson is primarily a boy name.