Laurence vs Whit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,108 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"white, fair-complexioned"

Origin: Old English

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Laurence Rank #2,194

Whit Rank #2,108

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Laurence or Whit more popular?

Whit is more popular, ranked #2108 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Whit mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Whit means "white, fair-complexioned" (Old English origin).

Are Laurence and Whit boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Whit is primarily a boy name.