Lawrence vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lawrence

Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#510
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Larry, Laurie, Ren

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lawrence Rank #510
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lawrence ___

  • Lawrence James
  • Lawrence Edward
  • Lawrence Henry
  • Lawrence William
  • Lawrence Thomas
  • Lawrence Robert

Malcolm ___

  • Malcolm James
  • Malcolm Alexander
  • Malcolm David
  • Malcolm Thomas
  • Malcolm Xavier
  • Malcolm Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lawrence

Edmund Gerald Theodore Margaret Eleanor

If you choose Malcolm

Duncan Angus Fiona Callum Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrence or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Malcolm mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Lawrence and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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