Laurence vs Rumi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,145 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lapis lazuli, beauty"

Origin: Japanese

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Rumi Rank #2,145

Rumi is more popular, ranked #2145 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Rumi more popular?

Rumi is more popular, ranked #2145 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Rumi mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Rumi means "lapis lazuli, beauty" (Japanese origin).

Are Laurence and Rumi boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Rumi is primarily a boy name.