Boyd vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,215
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Laurence

Boy #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Irish American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,194
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Larry, Laurie, Lance

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Popularity Comparison

Boyd Rank #2,215
Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boyd ___

  • Boyd James
  • Boyd William
  • Boyd Thomas
  • Boyd Grant
  • Boyd Scott
  • Boyd Duncan

Laurence ___

  • Laurence James
  • Laurence Michael
  • Laurence Thomas
  • Laurence Edward
  • Laurence Henry
  • Laurence Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boyd

Grant Duncan Fiona Angus Moira

If you choose Laurence

Margaret Catherine Eleanor Edmund Philip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boyd or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Laurence mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Boyd and Laurence boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.

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