Lawrence vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Lawrence Rank #510

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Malcolm mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Lawrence and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.