Dawson vs Calvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Dawson Rank #139

Calvin Rank #140

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #140 for Calvin.

Is Dawson or Calvin more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Calvin at #140 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Calvin mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Dawson and Calvin boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.