Lawrence vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Lawrence Rank #510

Reed Rank #422

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Reed more popular?

Reed is more popular, ranked #422 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Reed mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Lawrence and Reed boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.