Caleb vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caleb

Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Caleb Rank #49

Dawson Rank #139

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Caleb or Dawson more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Caleb and Dawson mean?

Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Caleb and Dawson boy or girl names?

Caleb is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.