King vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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King Rank #343

Lawrence Rank #510

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is King or Lawrence more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do King and Lawrence mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are King and Lawrence boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.