Lawrence vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Lawrence Rank #510

Chris Rank #651

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Lawrence or Chris more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Chris mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Lawrence and Chris boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.