Dawson vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Dawson Rank #139

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Elijah mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Elijah boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.