Jay vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Jay Rank #397

Lawson Rank #416

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Jay or Lawson more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Jay and Lawson mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Lawson boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.