What does the name Dawson mean?

The name Dawson means "Son of David".

What is the origin of the name Dawson?

Dawson is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 2,576 babies were named Dawson in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Dawson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,576 →

All-Time Total: 50,211

Peak Year: 1999

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

Boy names closely related to Dawson

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Girl names closely related to Dawson

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Births per year in the United States

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