Ronald vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronald

Boy #576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler's counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Ronald Rank #576

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #576 for Ronald.

Is Ronald or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Ronald at #576 in the United States.

What do Ronald and Lawrence mean?

Ronald means "ruler's counsel" (Old Norse origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Ronald and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Ronald is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.