Lawrence vs Kobe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

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Lawrence Rank #510

Kobe Rank #410

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Kobe more popular?

Kobe is more popular, ranked #410 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Kobe mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Lawrence and Kobe boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.