Dawson vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dawson Rank #139
Paul Rank #264

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #264 for Paul.

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

Paul ___

  • Paul James
  • Paul Michael
  • Paul David
  • Paul Anthony
  • Paul Andrew
  • Paul Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawson

Hudson Easton Greyson Harper Presley

If you choose Paul

Peter John Mary Elizabeth Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawson or Paul more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Paul mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Dawson and Paul boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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