Dawson vs Peter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

12 High Risk

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Dawson Rank #139

Peter Rank #192

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #192 for Peter.

Is Dawson or Peter more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Peter at #192 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Peter mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Dawson and Peter boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Peter is primarily a boy name.