Lorna vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lorna

Girl #3,172 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish place name

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Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Lorna Rank #3,172

Laura Rank #358

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #3172 for Lorna.

Is Lorna or Laura more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Lorna at #3172 in the United States.

What do Lorna and Laura mean?

Lorna means "from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland" (Scottish place name origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Lorna and Laura boy or girl names?

Lorna is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.