Lauren vs Maggie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lauren

Girl #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, the laurel city"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
879
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lauren Rank #351
Maggie Rank #299

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 vs #351 for Lauren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lauren ___

  • Lauren Elizabeth
  • Lauren Marie
  • Lauren Anne
  • Lauren Grace
  • Lauren Nicole
  • Lauren Ashley

Maggie ___

  • Maggie Rose
  • Maggie Grace
  • Maggie Jane
  • Maggie Lee
  • Maggie Mae
  • Maggie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lauren

Ashley Megan Ryan Kyle Brittany

If you choose Maggie

Millie Nellie Lottie Archie Teddy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lauren or Maggie more popular?

Maggie is more popular, ranked #299 compared to Lauren at #351 in the United States.

What do Lauren and Maggie mean?

Lauren means "from Laurentum, the laurel city" (Latin origin). Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lauren and Maggie boy or girl names?

Lauren is primarily a girl name. Maggie is primarily a girl name.

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