Laurence vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Earl mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Laurence and Earl boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.