Dawson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Dawson Rank #139

Gideon Rank #332

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Dawson or Gideon more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Gideon mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.