Dawson vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#119
Total SSA Count
3,001
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dawson Rank #139
Emmett Rank #119

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 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

Emmett ___

  • Emmett James
  • Emmett Cole
  • Emmett Ray
  • Emmett John
  • Emmett Gray
  • Emmett Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawson or Emmett more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Emmett mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Emmett means "truth, from Hebrew Emmet meaning truth or faithfulness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Emmett boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.

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