Lawson vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Lawson Rank #416

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Malcolm mean?

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

Are Lawson and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.