Laurence vs Brooklyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2288 for Brooklyn.

Is Laurence or Brooklyn more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Brooklyn at #2288 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Brooklyn mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin).

Are Laurence and Brooklyn boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Brooklyn is primarily a boy name.