Callan vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Callan Rank #242

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Dawson mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Callan and Dawson boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.