Abel vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Abel Rank #220

Lawson Rank #416

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Abel or Lawson more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Abel and Lawson mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Abel and Lawson boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.