Lawrence vs Clark

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

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Lawrence Rank #510

Clark Rank #438

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Clark more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Clark mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Lawrence and Clark boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Clark is primarily a boy name.