Dawson vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Dawson Rank #139

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Nicholas mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Dawson and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.