Jensen vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jensen

Boy #328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Scandinavian American English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Jensen Rank #328

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #328 for Jensen.

Is Jensen or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Jensen at #328 in the United States.

What do Jensen and Dawson mean?

Jensen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Jensen and Dawson boy or girl names?

Jensen is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.