Laurence vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Lex Rank #2,214

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Laurence or Lex more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Lex mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Laurence and Lex boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.