Brooklyn vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

American English

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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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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2288 for Brooklyn.

Is Brooklyn or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Brooklyn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Laurence mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Brooklyn and Laurence boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.