Dawson vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Dawson Rank #139

Callan Rank #242

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Dawson or Callan more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Callan mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Callan boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.