Laurence vs Lysander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Lysander Rank #2,200

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Laurence or Lysander more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Lysander mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Laurence and Lysander boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.