Jason vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Jason Rank #148

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Dawson mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Jason and Dawson boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.