Lawrence vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lawrence Rank #510

Sam Rank #652

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Lawrence or Sam more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Sam mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawrence and Sam boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.