Kayleigh vs Laurel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayleigh

Girl #732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"slender, slim and fair"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
385
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kayle, Lee

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Laurel

Girl #727 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree; bay laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#727
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Lauri

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kayleigh Rank #732
Laurel Rank #727

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 vs #732 for Kayleigh.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayleigh ___

  • Kayleigh Anne
  • Kayleigh Marie
  • Kayleigh Grace
  • Kayleigh Rose
  • Kayleigh Dawn
  • Kayleigh Lynn

Laurel ___

  • Laurel Ann
  • Laurel Jean
  • Laurel Marie
  • Laurel Kate
  • Laurel Grace
  • Laurel Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayleigh

Brody Caelan Sienna Finley Rory

If you choose Laurel

Ivy Violet Hazel Rowan Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayleigh or Laurel more popular?

Laurel is more popular, ranked #727 compared to Kayleigh at #732 in the United States.

What do Kayleigh and Laurel mean?

Kayleigh means "slender, slim and fair" (Irish Gaelic origin). Laurel means "laurel tree; bay laurel" (Latin origin).

Are Kayleigh and Laurel boy or girl names?

Kayleigh is primarily a girl name. Laurel is primarily a girl name.

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