Wayne vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Wayne Rank #687

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Wayne or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Lawrence mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Wayne and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.