Avery vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Avery Rank #259

Lawson Rank #416

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Avery or Lawson more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Avery and Lawson mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Avery and Lawson boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.