Colton vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Colton Rank #98

Dawson Rank #139

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Colton or Dawson more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Colton and Dawson mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Colton and Dawson boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.