Son of David
An English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Daw,' which was a common medieval diminutive for David. As David means 'beloved,' Dawson carries an inherited meaning of being a beloved child.
About 2,487 boys were named Dawson in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The aspiring filmmaker protagonist · Dawson's Creek
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The same feel as Dawson — far less common.
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