Bethany vs Laurel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Laurel Rank #727

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Laurel

Ivy Violet Hazel Rowan Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Laurel more popular?

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Laurel mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Laurel means "laurel tree; bay laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Bethany and Laurel boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Laurel is primarily a girl name.

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