Nathan vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #4,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence, from the laurel grove"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Nathan Rank #62

Lawson Rank #4,993

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

Is Nathan or Lawson more popular?

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

What do Nathan and Lawson mean?

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

Are Nathan and Lawson boy or girl names?

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