Laurence vs Octavius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Octavius mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Laurence and Octavius boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.