Dawson vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

English American Australian

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Dawson Rank #139

Parker Rank #97

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Parker more popular?

Parker is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Parker mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Dawson and Parker boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.