Smith vs Lael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Smith Rank #1,580

Lael Rank #1,468

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Lael more popular?

Lael is more popular, ranked #1468 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Lael mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Smith and Lael boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.