Lawrence vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Lawrence Rank #510

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Briggs mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Lawrence and Briggs boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.