Lawrence vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Lawrence Rank #510

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Preston mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Lawrence and Preston boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.