Lawson vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Lawson Rank #416

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Derek mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Lawson and Derek boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.