Wade vs Lawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lawrence"

Origin: Old English

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Wade Rank #341

Lawson Rank #416

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #416 for Lawson.

Is Wade or Lawson more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Lawson at #416 in the United States.

What do Wade and Lawson mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Lawson means "son of Lawrence" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Lawson boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Lawson is primarily a boy name.