Hiro vs Laurence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
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

Hiro Rank #2,121
Laurence Rank #2,194

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hiro ___

  • Hiro James
  • Hiro Kai
  • Hiro Lee
  • Hiro William
  • Hiro Thomas
  • Hiro Alexander

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 Hiro

Kenji Yuki Ren Akira Sora

If you choose Laurence

Margaret Catherine Eleanor Edmund Philip

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Laurence more popular?

Hiro is more popular, ranked #2121 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Laurence mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Hiro and Laurence boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.

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