Dawson vs Caleb

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #49 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"loyal as a dog"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

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Dawson Rank #139

Caleb Rank #49

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Caleb more popular?

Caleb is more popular, ranked #49 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Caleb mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Caleb means "loyal as a dog" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dawson and Caleb boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Caleb is primarily a boy name.