Jacob vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Jacob Rank #41

Dawson Rank #139

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Jacob or Dawson more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Dawson mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Jacob and Dawson boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.