Lawson

Meaning of Lawson

Son of Law; son of Laurence.

Lawson has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lawson

Lawson is climbing again, up to #381 in 2025 from #415 in 2024 after peaking at #358 in 2020.

Notable people named Lawson

• Lawson Crouse
  NHL hockey player
• Lawson Bates
  American television personality
• Lawson Rollins
  American guitarist
• Lawson Little
  American golfer
• Lawson Soulsby
  Canadian veterinary parasitologist

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Questions about the name Lawson

What does the name Lawson mean?

Lawson means son of law; son of laurence, and it comes from English origins.

Is Lawson a boy's or a girl's name?

Lawson is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lawson?

In 2025, Lawson ranked #381 for boys, up from #415 the year before.

When was Lawson most popular?

Lawson peaked at #358 in 2020.