Colter vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colter

Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Colter Rank #218

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Colter or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Colter and Dawson mean?

Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Colter and Dawson boy or girl names?

Colter is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.