Lawrence vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Lawrence Rank #510

Anderson Rank #357

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Anderson more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Anderson mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Lawrence and Anderson boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.