Lawrence vs Benson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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Lawrence Rank #510

Benson Rank #436

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Benson more popular?

Benson is more popular, ranked #436 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Benson mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin).

Are Lawrence and Benson boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Benson is primarily a boy name.