Lawrence vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Latin English French American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Lawrence Rank #510

Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Frederick mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Lawrence and Frederick boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.