Laurence vs Adolf

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Irish American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,194
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Laurence Rank #2,194
Adolf Rank #26,599

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurence or Adolf more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Adolf mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Laurence and Adolf boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.

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