Fischer vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fischer

Boy #2,004 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fisherman"

Origin: German

German Jewish American Scandinavian

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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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Fischer Rank #2,004

Laurence Rank #2,194

Fischer is more popular, ranked #2004 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Fischer or Laurence more popular?

Fischer is more popular, ranked #2004 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Fischer and Laurence mean?

Fischer means "fisherman" (German origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Fischer and Laurence boy or girl names?

Fischer is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.