Lawrence vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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Lawrence Rank #510

Wilson Rank #645

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Lawrence or Wilson more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Wilson mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Lawrence and Wilson boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.