Adele vs Laurel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adele

Girl #799 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#799
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Delly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Laurel

Girl #727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree; bay laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#727
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Lauri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adele Rank #799
Laurel Rank #727

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 vs #799 for Adele.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adele ___

  • Adele Rose
  • Adele Grace
  • Adele Marie
  • Adele Louise
  • Adele Claire
  • Adele Jane

Laurel ___

  • Laurel Ann
  • Laurel Jean
  • Laurel Marie
  • Laurel Kate
  • Laurel Grace
  • Laurel Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adele

Eloise Vivienne Celine Hugo Marcel

If you choose Laurel

Ivy Violet Hazel Rowan Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adele or Laurel more popular?

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 compared to Adele at #799 in the United States.

What do Adele and Laurel mean?

Adele means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin). Laurel means "laurel tree; bay laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Adele and Laurel boy or girl names?

Adele is primarily a girl name. Laurel is primarily a girl name.

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