Dawson vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

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Dawson Rank #139

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Theodore mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Dawson and Theodore boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.