Lawson vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Lawson Rank #416

Hector Rank #381

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Hector more popular?

Hector is more popular, ranked #381 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Hector mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Lawson and Hector boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.