Dawson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

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Dawson Rank #139

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and David mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Dawson and David boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.