Jake vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Jake Rank #423

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Lawson mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Jake and Lawson boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.