Dawson vs Colin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Dawson Rank #139

Colin Rank #335

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Dawson or Colin more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Colin mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dawson and Colin boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.