Johnson vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnson

Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Johnson Rank #3,553

Lawson Rank #416

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Johnson or Lawson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Lawson mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Johnson and Lawson boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.