Lawrence vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

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Lawrence Rank #510

Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Sean mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Lawrence and Sean boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.