Dawson vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Dawson Rank #139

Jason Rank #148

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Dawson or Jason more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Jason mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Dawson and Jason boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.