Paul vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Paul Rank #264

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Dawson mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Paul and Dawson boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.