Lawrence vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

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Lawrence Rank #510

Drake Rank #662

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #662 for Drake.

Is Lawrence or Drake more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Drake at #662 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Drake mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Lawrence and Drake boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.