Nicolas vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Nicolas Rank #184

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #184 for Nicolas.

Is Nicolas or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Nicolas at #184 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Dawson mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Nicolas and Dawson boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.