Sonny vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sonny

Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Sonny Rank #336

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #336 for Sonny.

Is Sonny or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Sonny at #336 in the United States.

What do Sonny and Dawson mean?

Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Sonny and Dawson boy or girl names?

Sonny is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.