Dawson

Boy's name

Dawson is of English origin, derived from the surname meaning "son of David."

Meaning Son of David
Origin English
U.S. births in 2023 2,576
Peak year 1999

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Notable Namesakes

  • Dawson Leery - Fictional character on TV show "Dawson's Creek."
  • Dawson Trotman - Founder of The Navigators Christian ministry.
  • Dawson Knox - NFL tight end for Buffalo Bills.
  • Dawson City - Town in Yukon, Canada during Klondike Gold Rush.
  • Dawson Geophysical - Company providing seismic data acquisition services.
  • Dawson's Book Shop - Rare book store in Los Angeles.
  • Dawson College - English-language college in Montreal, Quebec.
  • Dawson Creek - City in British Columbia, Canada.
  • Dawson's Creek - TV show created by Kevin Williamson.

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