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Clawson

Quick answerThe given name 'Clawson' means "son of Claw," derived from the Old English personal name *Claw* (possibly a nickname for a clawed or grasping person) combined with the patronymic suffix *-son*.

English · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,094
TrendVintage
Peak year1930
Syllables2
OriginEnglish
LanguageOld English
CultureEnglish
Letters7
Numerology6 Chaldean 1
Global rank#4,094

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Clawson

The given name 'Clawson' means "son of Claw," derived from the Old English personal name *Claw* (possibly a nickname for a clawed or grasping person) combined with the patronymic suffix *-son*.

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Etymology

The given name 'Clawson' means "son of Claw," derived from the Old English personal name *Claw* (possibly a nickname for a clawed or grasping person) combined with the patronymic suffix *-son*. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and later the United States, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes its emergence as a surname in medieval England before occasional use as a given name.

Clawson currently ranks #4,094 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.

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