Dawson vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

American English Italian-American

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Dawson Rank #139

Sonny Rank #336

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Dawson or Sonny more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Sonny mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Dawson and Sonny boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.