Dawson \da(w)-son\ as a boy's name is pronounced DAW-sun. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Dawson is "son of David". A form of the medieval surname.

Dawson has 3 variant forms: Daw, Dawe and Dawes.

For more information, see also the related name David.

Baby names that sound like Dawson are Dayson and Dowson.