Carlson vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlson

Boy #6,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carl, free man"

Origin: Scandinavian

Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Carlson Rank #6,359

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #6359 for Carlson.

Is Carlson or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Carlson at #6359 in the United States.

What do Carlson and Lawson mean?

Carlson means "son of Carl, free man" (Scandinavian origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Carlson and Lawson boy or girl names?

Carlson is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.