Dawson vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Dawson Rank #139

Leon Rank #141

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #141 for Leon.

Is Dawson or Leon more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Leon at #141 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Leon mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Dawson and Leon boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.