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Dawson
BoyEnglish origin Β· /DAW-suhn/ Β· classic
Meaning: Son of David.
Popularity 78/1002 syllablesβ Rising
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Today, Dawson is a popular, familiar name (popularity 78/100).
It has been climbing in popularity in recent years.
Dawson is an English surname turned given name, derived from the medieval personal name 'Daw', a diminutive of David, combined with the suffix '-son', meaning 'son of'. David itself comes from the Hebrew name ΧΦΈΦΌΧΦ΄Χ (Dawid), meaning 'beloved'. The name Dawson became popular as a first name in the 19th century and retains a classic, timeless appeal.
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