Dawson vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Dawson Rank #139

Evan Rank #143

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Dawson or Evan more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Evan mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Dawson and Evan boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.