Lawson vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Lawson Rank #416

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Sullivan mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lawson and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.