Dawson vs Jameson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #118 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of James"

Origin: English

American English Irish Scottish

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Dawson Rank #139

Jameson Rank #118

Jameson is more popular, ranked #118 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Jameson more popular?

Jameson is more popular, ranked #118 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Jameson mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Jameson boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.