Lawrence vs Colby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lawrence Rank #510

Colby Rank #582

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Lawrence or Colby more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Colby mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lawrence and Colby boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.