Laurel

Meaning of Laurel

Laurel refers to the laurel tree, which symbolizes victory and honor.

Laurel has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Laurel

Laurel has held fairly steady, sitting around #734 in 2025 after peaking at #563 in 2000.

Notable people named Laurel

• Laurel Goodwin
  Actress, Star Trek's first woman
• Laurel Holloman
  Actress, The L Word
• Laurel Aitken
  Jamaican ska musician
• Laurel Cronin
  American actress
• Laurel Halo
  American electronic musician

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Questions about the name Laurel

What does the name Laurel mean?

Laurel means laurel refers to the laurel tree, which symbolizes victory and honor, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Laurel a boy's or a girl's name?

Laurel is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Laurel?

In 2025, Laurel ranked #734 for girls, down from #728 the year before.

When was Laurel most popular?

Laurel peaked at #563 in 2000.