Lawson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Lawson Rank #416

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Gideon mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.