Audrey vs Lara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Audrey

Girl #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble strength"

Origin: Old English (Aethelthryth)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#82
Total SSA Count
2,993
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Audie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Audrey Rank #82
Lara Rank #740

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 vs #740 for Lara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Audrey ___

  • Audrey Rose
  • Audrey Grace
  • Audrey Claire
  • Audrey Mae
  • Audrey Elise
  • Audrey Noelle

Lara ___

  • Lara Jane
  • Lara Rose
  • Lara Grace
  • Lara Belle
  • Lara Kate
  • Lara Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Audrey

Violet Cecily Eleanor Harriet Felix

If you choose Lara

Sasha Natasha Ivan Mira Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Audrey or Lara more popular?

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Audrey and Lara mean?

Audrey means "noble strength" (Old English (Aethelthryth) origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Audrey and Lara boy or girl names?

Audrey is primarily a girl name. Lara is primarily a girl name.

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