Patrick vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Patrick Rank #221

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Patrick or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Dawson mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Patrick and Dawson boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.