Dawson vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Dawson Rank #139

Patrick Rank #221

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Dawson or Patrick more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Patrick mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Dawson and Patrick boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.