Laurence vs Cael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,373 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Old Irish

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Cael Rank #2,373

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2373 for Cael.

Is Laurence or Cael more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Cael at #2373 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Cael mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Cael means "slender, narrow" (Old Irish origin).

Are Laurence and Cael boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Cael is primarily a boy name.