Colin vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Colin Rank #335

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Colin or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Colin and Dawson mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Colin and Dawson boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.