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Lawyer

Pronunciation: [ l-AWY-er ]

Boy Name #13,032 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lawyer is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWY-er.

Parents who love the name Lawyer often also consider Access, Edith, .

Popularity Over Time

#13,032
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#13,032
Total SSA Count
7

Nicknames

Law Lay Lawie Lawyie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawyer

Is Lawyer a boy or girl name?
Lawyer is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Lawyer?
Lawyer is pronounced l-AWY-er.
How popular is the name Lawyer?
Lawyer is currently ranked #13032 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lawyer?
Common nicknames for Lawyer include Law, Lay, Lawie, and Lawyie.
Is Lawyer a common or rare name?
Lawyer is an uncommon name, ranked #13032 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lawyer

Lawyer is a boy name .

Lawyer is currently ranked #13,032 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lawyer include Law, Lay, Lawie, and Lawyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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