Lawrence vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Lawrence Rank #510

Alijah Rank #431

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Alijah more popular?

Alijah is more popular, ranked #431 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Alijah mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawrence and Alijah boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.