Dawson vs Knox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

American Scottish English

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Dawson Rank #139

Knox Rank #209

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #209 for Knox.

Is Dawson or Knox more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Knox at #209 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Knox mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin).

Are Dawson and Knox boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Knox is primarily a boy name.