Evan vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Evan Rank #143

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Dawson mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Evan and Dawson boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.