Dawson vs Simon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

English French German Scandinavian Jewish

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Dawson Rank #139

Simon Rank #251

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Dawson or Simon more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Simon mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Simon boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.