Malcolm vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Lawson Rank #416

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

Is Malcolm or Lawson more popular?

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

What do Malcolm and Lawson mean?

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

Are Malcolm and Lawson boy or girl names?

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