Dawson vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Dawson Rank #139

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Matthew mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Dawson and Matthew boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.