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Laurence vs Hiro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Irish American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,194
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Laurence Rank #2,194
Hiro Rank #2,121

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurence or Hiro more popular?

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Hiro mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Laurence and Hiro boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.

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