Laurence vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Dave mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laurence and Dave boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.