Dawson

Meaning of Dawson

This name means 'son of David'. David is a Hebrew name meaning 'beloved'.

Dawson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Dawson

Dawson has held fairly steady, sitting around #143 in 2025 after peaking at #139 in 2024.

Notable people named Dawson

• Dawson Creek
  Popular 90s teen drama
• Dawson Leery
  Fictional character, protagonist
• Dawson Knox
  NFL Tight End
• Dawson Adams
  Australian cricketer
• Dawson Holt
  American baseball player

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Questions about the name Dawson

What does the name Dawson mean?

Dawson means this name means 'son of david'. david is a hebrew name meaning 'beloved', and it comes from English origins.

Is Dawson a boy's or a girl's name?

Dawson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Dawson?

In 2025, Dawson ranked #143 for boys, down from #139 the year before.

When was Dawson most popular?

Dawson peaked at #139 in 2024.