Dawson vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dawson Rank #139

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Jacob mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Jacob boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.