Dawson vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Riley Rank #229

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #229 for Riley.

Is Dawson or Riley more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Riley at #229 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Riley mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Dawson and Riley boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.