Lawrence vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Lawrence Rank #510

Edgar Rank #460

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Edgar more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Edgar mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Lawrence and Edgar boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.