Calvin vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Calvin Rank #140

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Calvin or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Dawson mean?

Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Calvin and Dawson boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.