Lawrence vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Lawrence Rank #510

Forrest Rank #408

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Forrest more popular?

Forrest is more popular, ranked #408 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Forrest mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Lawrence and Forrest boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.