Daylon vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daylon

Boy #2,250 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"valley settlement"

Origin: Old English (via Dillon/Dale)

Cultural Roots

American Contemporary African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,250
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daye

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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

Daylon Rank #2,250
Laurence Rank #2,194

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 vs #2250 for Daylon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daylon ___

  • Daylon James
  • Daylon Lee
  • Daylon Reese
  • Daylon Scott
  • Daylon Andre
  • Daylon Michael

Laurence ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daylon or Laurence more popular?

Laurence is more popular, ranked #2194 compared to Daylon at #2250 in the United States.

What do Daylon and Laurence mean?

Daylon means "valley settlement" (Old English (via Dillon/Dale) origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Daylon and Laurence boy or girl names?

Daylon is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.

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