Dawson vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Dawson Rank #139

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Jackson mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Dawson and Jackson boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.