Lawson vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawson Rank #416

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Abel mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawson and Abel boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.