Tate vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Tate Rank #210

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Tate or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Dawson mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Tate and Dawson boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.