Frank vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Frank Rank #469

Lawrence Rank #510

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Frank or Lawrence more popular?

Frank is more popular, ranked #469 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Frank and Lawrence mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Frank and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.