The baby name Laurell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːrəl/ or /ˈlɑːrəl/ (LOR-əl, LAW-rel).
Laurell is English in Origin.
The baby name Laurell is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɔːrəl/ or /ˈlɑːrəl/ (LOR-əl, LAW-rel).
Laurell is English in Origin.
Laurell is a modern English given name and occasional Swedish surname derived from Laurel, ultimately from Latin laurus, "laurel/bay tree." In classical tradition, laurel wreaths crowned victors and poets, so the name carries associations of triumph, honor, and inspiration. The double-l ending reflects fashionable elaboration with the French-influenced -elle/-ell look while preserving the familiar LAWR-əl pronunciation.
Used sporadically since the early 20th century in English-speaking countries, Laurell fits the wave of nature names popularized from the late Victorian era and has enjoyed quiet revival alongside Laurel, Lauren, and Laura in recent decades. Variants and cognates include Laurel, Laurelle/Laurella, Lorel/Lorelle, Laure, Laura, Lauren, Laurence/Laurent (masculine), and the diminutive Laurie. The name is unisex in theory (Laurel appears for boys as well), but Laurell is primarily feminine. Symbolically, it suits families drawn to botanical names that suggest achievement and enduring honor.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #141 | 2 | 1,888 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,130 | 12 | 25,928 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Laurell is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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