Lawton vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawton

Boy #3,185 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm on a hill, settlement by a mound"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,185
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Law

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Popularity Comparison

Lawton Rank #3,185
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3185 for Lawton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lawton ___

  • Lawton James
  • Lawton Cole
  • Lawton Reid
  • Lawton Scott
  • Lawton Grant
  • Lawton Hayes

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

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Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawton or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Lawton at #3185 in the United States.

What do Lawton and Theodore mean?

Lawton means "farm on a hill, settlement by a mound" (Old English origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Lawton and Theodore boy or girl names?

Lawton is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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