Ryan vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

Irish English American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Ryan Rank #87

Dawson Rank #139

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Ryan or Dawson more popular?

Ryan is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Dawson mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Ryan and Dawson boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.