Mark vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Mark Rank #246

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #246 for Mark.

Is Mark or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Dawson mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Mark and Dawson boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.