Laura vs Lorelei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

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Laura Rank #358

Lorelei Rank #456

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #456 for Lorelei.

Is Laura or Lorelei more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Lorelei at #456 in the United States.

What do Laura and Lorelei mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Laura and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Laura is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.