Lawson vs Johnson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Lawson Rank #416

Johnson Rank #3,553

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Lawson or Johnson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Johnson mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Lawson and Johnson boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.