Dave vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Dave Rank #2,019

Laurence Rank #2,194

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Dave or Laurence more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Dave and Laurence mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Dave and Laurence boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.