Lawson vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Lawson Rank #416

Jay Rank #397

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Jay more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Jay mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Lawson and Jay boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.