Dawson
English
"son of David"
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Updated Wed Apr 23 2025
Dawson Origin and Meaning
The name Dawson is a girl's name meaning "son of David".
A surname style name used more popularly on boys but also given to about 100 baby girls in the US in a recent year. Associated with the American teen drama, Dawson's Creek, this last-name off shoot of David may appeal to those who enjoy Madison, Emerson, and Drew.
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