Leonardo vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Leonardo Rank #84

Dawson Rank #139

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Leonardo or Dawson more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Dawson mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Leonardo and Dawson boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.