Dawson vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

English American

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Dawson Rank #139

Colton Rank #98

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #139 for Dawson.

Is Dawson or Colton more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Dawson at #139 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Colton mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Dawson and Colton boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.