Lawrence vs Bruce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

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Lawrence Rank #510

Bruce Rank #540

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #540 for Bruce.

Is Lawrence or Bruce more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Bruce at #540 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Bruce mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Lawrence and Bruce boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.