US Popularity Rank: 6728

Origin: British

Meaning: Hill town

A boy’s name of British origins, Lawton is a formal yet playful sounding name fitting for any newborn. Meaning “hill town,” Lawton is the given name to a whole host of cities throughout the United States and is occasionally given as a surname in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Perhaps you have links to a town called Lawton or just like the way it looks, Lawton is a safe bet for baby boy.