Laurence vs Rip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

French English Irish American Belgian

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Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Rip Rank #2,118

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Rip more popular?

Rip is more popular, ranked #2118 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Rip mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin).

Are Laurence and Rip boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Rip is primarily a boy name.