Jackson vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Jackson Rank #35

Dawson Rank #139

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Jackson or Dawson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Dawson mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Jackson and Dawson boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.