Andrew vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Dawson Rank #139

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #139 for Dawson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

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 Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Dawson

Hudson Easton Greyson Harper Presley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Dawson more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Dawson mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Andrew and Dawson boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.

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