Laurence vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Richard mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Laurence and Richard boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.