Abraham vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abraham

Boy #204 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"father of many nations"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Muslim American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#204
Total SSA Count
1,729
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Bram, Ham

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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
Nicknames
Daws, Daw

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Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #204 for Abraham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abraham ___

  • Abraham Isaac
  • Abraham James
  • Abraham Lee
  • Abraham Thomas
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Abraham Samuel

Dawson ___

  • Dawson James
  • Dawson Cole
  • Dawson Lee
  • Dawson Blake
  • Dawson Reid
  • Dawson Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abraham

Isaac Elijah Samuel Ruth Miriam

If you choose Dawson

Hudson Easton Greyson Harper Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Dawson mean?

Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Abraham and Dawson boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.

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