Dawson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Dawson Rank #139

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Kai mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Dawson and Kai boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.