Dawson vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Dawson Rank #139

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and James mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and James boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.