Laura vs Lorna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Girl #3,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish place name

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Laura Rank #358

Lorna Rank #3,172

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #3172 for Lorna.

Is Laura or Lorna more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Lorna at #3172 in the United States.

What do Laura and Lorna mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Lorna means "from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland" (Scottish place name origin).

Are Laura and Lorna boy or girl names?

Laura is primarily a girl name. Lorna is primarily a girl name.