Laurence vs Leopold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave people, bold folk"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Belgian English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,094
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Leo, Poldi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Leopold →

Popularity Comparison

Laurence Rank #2,194
Leopold Rank #2,094

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laurence ___

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

Leopold ___

  • Leopold James
  • Leopold Frederick
  • Leopold Arthur
  • Leopold William
  • Leopold Charles
  • Leopold Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Laurence

Margaret Catherine Eleanor Edmund Philip

If you choose Leopold

Augustus Maximilian Beatrice Cordelia Eugenia

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurence or Leopold more popular?

Leopold is more popular, ranked #2094 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Laurence and Leopold mean?

Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin).

Are Laurence and Leopold boy or girl names?

Laurence is primarily a boy name. Leopold is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Leopold vs Laurence Laurence vs Siddharth Laurence vs Ellison Laurence vs Wendell Laurence vs Rigoberto
← Full profile: Laurence ← Full profile: Leopold Browse all baby names