Butch vs Lori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Butch

Boy #13,319 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tough, masculine, rugged"

Origin: American English slang

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,319
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
But, Buy, Buie

Playground Safety Score

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Lori

Girl #1,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Butch Rank #13,319
Lori Rank #1,525

Lori is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #13319 for Butch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Butch ___

  • Butch James
  • Butch Lee
  • Butch Ray
  • Butch Dale
  • Butch Wayne
  • Butch Earl

Lori ___

  • Lori Ann
  • Lori Lynn
  • Lori Beth
  • Lori Jean
  • Lori Kay
  • Lori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Butch

Hank Duke Clint Roy Buck

If you choose Lori

Karen Donna Linda Steven Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butch or Lori more popular?

Lori is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Butch at #13319 in the United States.

What do Butch and Lori mean?

Butch means "tough, masculine, rugged" (American English slang origin). Lori means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are Butch and Lori boy or girl names?

Butch is primarily a boy name. Lori is primarily a girl name.

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