Boyd vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

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Boyd Rank #2,215

Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Laurence mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Boyd and Laurence boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.