Laurel

At a Glance: Name: Laurel – Meaning: laurel tree; symbolically, honor or victory – Origin: English (from Latin 'laurus, ' via the plant name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LAWR-ul

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Laurel comes straight from Latin, by way of the laurel tree, and carries that plant's old association with honor and victory. Said LAWR-ul, it has an English pedigree and a quiet, vintage feel — the kind of name that sounds like it belongs to a woods path or a well-worn family photo. If you like a name with a real botanical root and a softer, old-fashioned charm, Laurel fits that mold.

Meaning & Origin of Laurel

Meaning: Laurel tree; symbolically, honor or victory.

Origin: English (from Latin 'laurus, ' via the plant name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Laurel

Phonetic: LAWR-ul   IPA: /ˈlɔːrəl/

Popularity of Laurel

Laurel hit its high point in 1956, when 1,181 baby girls were given the name; by 2024 it had cooled to #728, with 386 girls named Laurel that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1883–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Laurel mean?

Laurel tree; symbolically, honor or victory. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Laurel)

How do you pronounce Laurel?

Laurel is pronounced LAWR-ul (IPA: /ˈlɔːrəl/).

Is Laurel a popular name right now?

Laurel peaked at #241 in 1956 and is ranked #728 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)

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