Lawrence vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lawrence Rank #510

Erik Rank #477

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Erik more popular?

Erik is more popular, ranked #477 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Erik mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lawrence and Erik boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.