Henderson vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henderson

Boy #2,087 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Hendry (Henry)"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,087
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hendo, Henry, Denny

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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

Henderson Rank #2,087
Laurence Rank #2,194

Henderson is more popular, ranked #2087 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henderson ___

  • Henderson James
  • Henderson Lee
  • Henderson Blake
  • Henderson Cole
  • Henderson Reid
  • Henderson Grant

Laurence ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Henderson

Anderson Harrison Eleanor Emerson Morrison

If you choose Laurence

Margaret Catherine Eleanor Edmund Philip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson or Laurence more popular?

Henderson is more popular, ranked #2087 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Henderson and Laurence mean?

Henderson means "son of Hendry (Henry)" (Scottish origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Henderson and Laurence boy or girl names?

Henderson is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.

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