Dawson vs Kayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #291 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rejoice, healer"

Origin: American/Persian

American

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Dawson Rank #139

Kayson Rank #291

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #291 for Kayson.

Is Dawson or Kayson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Kayson at #291 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Kayson mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Kayson means "rejoice, healer" (American/Persian origin).

Are Dawson and Kayson boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Kayson is primarily a boy name.