Lawrence vs Pierce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #541 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Lawrence Rank #510

Pierce Rank #541

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #541 for Pierce.

Is Lawrence or Pierce more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Pierce at #541 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Pierce mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Pierce means "rock, stone" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lawrence and Pierce boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Pierce is primarily a boy name.