Owen vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Owen

Boy #26 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English Scottish

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Owen Rank #26

Dawson Rank #139

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Owen or Dawson more popular?

Owen is more popular, ranked #26 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Owen and Dawson mean?

Owen means "young warrior" (Welsh origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Owen and Dawson boy or girl names?

Owen is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.