Laurel

Pronunciation: [ l-AWR-uhl ]

Boy Name #19,838 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Laurel is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-AWR-uhl.

Parents who love the name Laurel often also consider Laura, Lavinia, Lavina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,838
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Laurence #2194 Lauro #4303

Nicknames

Lau Lay Lauie Laurie

Also a Girl Name

Laurel is also used as a girl name, ranked #727.

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Similar Names

Laura Lavinia Lavina Lavenia Lacy Lanie Lauretta Lavonia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laurel

Is Laurel a boy or girl name?

Laurel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19838. As a girl name, it is ranked #727. Laurel is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Laurel?

Laurel is pronounced l-AWR-uhl.

How popular is the name Laurel?

Laurel is currently ranked #19838 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Laurel?

Common nicknames for Laurel include Lau, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie.

Is Laurel a common or rare name?

Laurel is an uncommon name, ranked #19838 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Laurel

Laurel is a boy name .

Is Laurel a boy or girl name? Laurel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,838 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #727. Laurel is more commonly used as a girl name.

Laurel is currently ranked #19,838 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Laurel include Lau, Lay, Lauie, and Laurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Laurel include Laurence, Lauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.