Matthew vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Matthew Rank #33

Dawson Rank #139

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Matthew or Dawson more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Dawson mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Matthew and Dawson boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.