Ian vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Dawson Rank #139

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Ian or Dawson more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Ian and Dawson mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Ian and Dawson boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.