Lawson
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ English / Latin ◈ 2 syllables
"Laurence's Son"

From English / Latin

Lawson means son of Lawrence or son of the laurel-crowned — from the Latin laurus (laurel). The laurel crown IS the symbol of victory since ancient Greece. Lawson carries the son-of-victory heritage. Two syllables of laurel-victory-heritage, son-of-the-crowned, and the most direct victory-son compound.

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Lawson at a glance
MeaningLaurence's Son
OriginEnglish / Latin
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#401
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Why parents love Lawson
  • The laurel crown IS the symbol of victory since ancient Greece.
  • Son of the laurel-crowned — maximum victory.
  • Two syllables with a strong, English sound: LAW-son.
  • Law is a powerful embedded beginning.
  • The Latin heritage gives genuine classical depth.
The vibe of Lawson
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Origin & history of Lawson
Latin laurus (laurel) Lawrence Lawson (son of)
1
English / Latin roots
Lawson means son of Lawrence — son of the laurel-crowned. The laurel is victory's symbol since ancient Greece.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: English patronymic.
3
Today
Lawson remains a beloved choice, ranking #401 in the US. 18,247 babies have been named Lawson since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Lawson?
2021 peak year
Lawson has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks around #401, with about 825 babies named Lawson each year. In 2021, 896 babies received the name (ranked #364). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 18,247.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
896 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #364)
825 Avg. per year
(last decade)
8,250 Total registrations
last 10 years
18,247 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #401) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Lawson
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Lawson's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — victory-son leadership. People named Lawson tend to be strong, classical, and gifted at being the son of every victory.

Son of every victory
Laurel-crowned
Ancient-Greek
Law-powerful
Classical strong
L3
A1
W5
S1
O6
N5
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
Personality of Lawson
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
😊
Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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