Dawson vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

✓ All Clear

Dawson Rank #139

Rafael Rank #222

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Dawson or Rafael more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Rafael mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Rafael boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.