Dawson vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Dawson Rank #139

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Ian mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Ian boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.