Noreen vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Noreen

Girl #6,610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little honor, dear one"

Origin: Irish diminutive of Honora

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

English Italian Spanish German American

✓ All Clear

Noreen Rank #6,610

Laura Rank #358

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #6610 for Noreen.

Is Noreen or Laura more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Noreen at #6610 in the United States.

What do Noreen and Laura mean?

Noreen means "little honor, dear one" (Irish diminutive of Honora origin). Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin).

Are Noreen and Laura boy or girl names?

Noreen is primarily a girl name. Laura is primarily a girl name.