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Dawson
Meaning: son of David · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From an English surname meaning 'son of David' (David is Hebrew for 'beloved'). The TV drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003) made it popular as a first name in the US.
Nicknames
Daws
Dawson name art
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FAQ
What does the name Dawson mean?
Dawson means “son of David”. It comes from English.
Is Dawson a popular name?
Yes — Dawson has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Dawson?
Daws.
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Greyson · Hayes · Jett · Barrett · Jack · Hudson
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.