Dawson vs Owen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

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Dawson Rank #139

Owen Rank #26

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Owen more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Owen mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin).

Are Dawson and Owen boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Owen is primarily a boy name.