Dawson vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Dawson Rank #139

Paul Rank #264

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Dawson or Paul more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Paul mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Dawson and Paul boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.