Lawrence vs Ronald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lawrence Rank #510

Ronald Rank #576

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Lawrence or Ronald more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Ronald mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lawrence and Ronald boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Ronald is primarily a boy name.