Lawson vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Lawson Rank #416

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and David mean?

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

Are Lawson and David boy or girl names?

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