Dawson vs Mason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Stone worker; one who builds with stone"

Origin: English

English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Mason Rank #42

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Mason more popular?

Mason is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Mason mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Mason means "Stone worker; one who builds with stone" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Mason boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Mason is primarily a boy name.