Wesley vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Girl #2,170 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"west meadow, western woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #2,129 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Wesley Rank #2,170

Dawson Rank #2,129

Dawson is more popular, ranked #2129 vs #2170 for Wesley.

Is Wesley or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #2129 compared to Wesley at #2170 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Dawson mean?

Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Wesley and Dawson boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a girl name. Dawson is primarily a girl name.