Laurence vs Calder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Calder Rank #2,005

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Calder more popular?

Calder is more popular, ranked #2005 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Calder mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Laurence and Calder boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.