Lawrence vs Nehemiah

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

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Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#427
Total SSA Count
739
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Neh, Miah, Nia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lawrence Rank #510
Nehemiah Rank #427

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 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

Nehemiah ___

  • Nehemiah James
  • Nehemiah Isaiah
  • Nehemiah Elijah
  • Nehemiah John
  • Nehemiah David
  • Nehemiah Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lawrence

Edmund Gerald Theodore Margaret Eleanor

If you choose Nehemiah

Ezekiel Isaiah Elijah Miriam Deborah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawrence or Nehemiah more popular?

Nehemiah is more popular, ranked #427 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Lawrence and Nehemiah mean?

Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lawrence and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.

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