Dawson vs Elias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elias

Boy #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian German Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
7,653
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dawson Rank #139
Elias Rank #25

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 vs #139 for Dawson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawson ___

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

Elias ___

  • Elias James
  • Elias Cole
  • Elias Thomas
  • Elias Grey
  • Elias River
  • Elias John

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawson or Elias more popular?

Elias is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Elias mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Elias means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Elias boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Elias is primarily a boy name.

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