John vs Lorenzo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lorenzo

Boy #116 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurel, symbol of victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#116
Total SSA Count
3,044
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Lorenzo Rank #116

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #116 for Lorenzo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Lorenzo more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Lorenzo at #116 in the United States.

What do John and Lorenzo mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Lorenzo means "crowned with laurel, symbol of victory" (Latin origin).

Are John and Lorenzo boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Lorenzo is primarily a boy name.

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