Lawson vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawson

Girl #4,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence, from the laurel grove"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawson Rank #4,993

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #4993 for Lawson.

Is Lawson or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Lawson at #4993 in the United States.

What do Lawson and Nathan mean?

Lawson means "son of Lawrence, from the laurel grove" (Old English patronymic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawson and Nathan boy or girl names?

Lawson is primarily a girl name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.