Lawrence vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

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Lawrence Rank #510

Wade Rank #341

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Lawrence or Wade more popular?

Wade is more popular, ranked #341 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Wade mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Lawrence and Wade boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.