Lawson vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian English American

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Lawson Rank #416

Samson Rank #523

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Lawson or Samson more popular?

Lawson is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Samson mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawson and Samson boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.