Lawrence vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Lawrence Rank #510

Leonard Rank #674

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Lawrence or Leonard more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Leonard mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Lawrence and Leonard boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.