Dawson vs Karter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawson

Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who transports goods by cart"

Origin: Old English occupational

American English

✓ All Clear

Dawson Rank #139

Karter Rank #248

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #248 for Karter.

Is Dawson or Karter more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Karter at #248 in the United States.

What do Dawson and Karter mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin). Karter means "one who transports goods by cart" (Old English occupational origin).

Are Dawson and Karter boy or girl names?

Dawson is primarily a boy name. Karter is primarily a boy name.