Dawes

English surname
"son of David"

Dawes Origin and Meaning

The name Dawes is a boy's name meaning "son of David".

There are lots of grandpa Daves and Davids out there, and Dawes can make an original honor name. It's right in step with the current craze for surname names that end in S: Brooks, Wells, Rhodes etc.

Famous People Named Dawes

  • Charles Dawson "Daws" Butler
    American voice actor
  • Charles G. Dawes
    winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
  • William Dawes
    rode with Paul Revere on the "Midnight Ride"

Dawes in Pop Culture

  • Dawes
    American indie rock band