Dawson vs Mark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Dawson Rank #139

Mark Rank #246

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Dawson or Mark more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Mark mean?

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

Are Dawson and Mark boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Mark is primarily a boy name.