Lawrence vs Mylo

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

Mylo

Boy #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"merciful, gentle"

Origin: Old High German (mild)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
434
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lawrence Rank #510
Mylo Rank #643

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #643 for Mylo.

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

Mylo ___

  • Mylo James
  • Mylo Lee
  • Mylo River
  • Mylo Cole
  • Mylo Bear
  • Mylo Fox

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lawrence

Edmund Gerald Theodore Margaret Eleanor

If you choose Mylo

Olive Felix Pip Daisy Hugo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrence or Mylo more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Mylo at #643 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Mylo mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).

Are Lawrence and Mylo boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.

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