Tyler vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Tyler Rank #191

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Dawson mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Tyler and Dawson boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.