Lord vs Law

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lord

Boy #6,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one of high authority, master"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,351
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lord Rank #6,351
Law Rank #6,380

Lord is more popular, ranked #6351 vs #6380 for Law.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lord or Law more popular?

Lord is more popular, ranked #6351 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Lord and Law mean?

Lord means "one of high authority, master" (Old English origin). Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Lord and Law boy or girl names?

Lord is primarily a boy name. Law is primarily a boy name.

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