Dawson vs Tyler

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Dawson Rank #139

Tyler Rank #191

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Dawson or Tyler more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Tyler mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin).

Are Dawson and Tyler boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Tyler is primarily a boy name.