Dawson vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Scottish English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Gavin Rank #254

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #254 for Gavin.

Is Dawson or Gavin more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Gavin at #254 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Gavin mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Dawson and Gavin boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.