Gwendola vs Laraine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laraine

Girl #38,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lorraine (kingdom of Lothair)"

Origin: French/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,289
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lara, Rae, Lorie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gwendola Rank #38,271
Laraine Rank #38,289

Gwendola is more popular, ranked #38271 vs #38289 for Laraine.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Gwendola ___

No pairings available yet.

Laraine ___

  • Laraine Marie
  • Laraine Anne
  • Laraine Claire
  • Laraine Louise
  • Laraine Joan

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If you choose Laraine

Marlene Corinne Vivienne Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gwendola or Laraine more popular?

Gwendola is more popular, ranked #38271 compared to Laraine at #38289 in the United States.

What do Gwendola and Laraine mean?

Laraine means "from Lorraine (kingdom of Lothair)" (French/Frankish origin).

Are Gwendola and Laraine boy or girl names?

Gwendola is primarily a girl name. Laraine is primarily a girl name.

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