David vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Girl #4,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence, from the laurel grove"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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David Rank #31

Lawson Rank #4,993

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #4993 for Lawson.

Is David or Lawson more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Lawson at #4993 in the United States.

What do David and Lawson mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence, from the laurel grove" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are David and Lawson boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a girl name.