Laurence vs Alexandre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,114 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Alexandre Rank #2,114

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Alexandre more popular?

Alexandre is more popular, ranked #2114 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Alexandre mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Alexandre means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Laurence and Alexandre boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Alexandre is primarily a boy name.