Saint vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of David"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #139
Total SSA Count: 2,576
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #282 for Saint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Saint at #282 in the United States.

What do Saint and Dawson mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Saint and Dawson boy or girl names?

Saint is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.

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