Laurel Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Laurel Name at a Glance

Name	Laurel
Meaning	Laurel.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Laurel Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Laurel means “Laurel”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Laurel Name Origin

Our database records Laurel under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Laurel a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Laurel is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Laurel

When considering Laurel for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.