Dawson vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Dawson Rank #139

Nicolas Rank #184

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Dawson or Nicolas more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Nicolas mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Dawson and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.