Dawson vs Milo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"soldier, merciful"

Origin: Germanic

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Dawson Rank #139

Milo Rank #120

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Milo more popular?

Milo is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Milo mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Milo means "soldier, merciful" (Germanic origin).

Are Dawson and Milo boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Milo is primarily a boy name.