Dawson vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Dawson Rank #139

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Harrison mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Harrison boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.