Dawson vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Dawson Rank #139

Colter Rank #218

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Dawson or Colter more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Colter mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Dawson and Colter boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.