Laurence vs Roel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Roel Rank #2,242

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2242 for Roel.

Is Laurence or Roel more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Roel at #2242 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Roel mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Roel means "famous ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Laurence and Roel boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Roel is primarily a boy name.