Dawson vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

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Dawson Rank #139

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and River mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Dawson and River boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.