Laurence vs Hero

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Hero Rank #2,338

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2338 for Hero.

Is Laurence or Hero more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Hero at #2338 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Hero mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Laurence and Hero boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.