Lawrence vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawrence Rank #510

Jake Rank #423

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Jake more popular?

Jake is more popular, ranked #423 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Jake mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawrence and Jake boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.