Dawson vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Welsh English American Irish

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Dawson Rank #139

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Dylan mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Dawson and Dylan boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.