Laurence vs Klay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Klay Rank #2,112

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Klay more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Klay mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Laurence and Klay boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.