Dawson vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Dawson Rank #139

Derek Rank #258

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #258 for Derek.

Is Dawson or Derek more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Derek at #258 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Derek mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Dawson and Derek boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.