Dawson vs Marcus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Dawson Rank #139

Marcus Rank #256

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #256 for Marcus.

Is Dawson or Marcus more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Marcus at #256 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Marcus mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Dawson and Marcus boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.