Dawson vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Connor mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Connor boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.