Elijah vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Elijah Rank #8

Dawson Rank #139

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Elijah or Dawson more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Dawson mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Elijah and Dawson boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.