Dawson vs Callister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Dawson Rank #139

Callister Rank #43,579

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Dawson or Callister more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Callister mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Callister boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.