Laurence

Boy's name

Laurence is derived from the Roman family name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum." It has Latin origins and is related to the laurel tree.

Meaning From Laurentum, Italy
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 66
Peak year 1952

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Notable Namesakes

  • Laurence Olivier - Actor, director, and producer in British theater.
  • Laurence Fishburne - Actor known for "The Matrix" and "Boyz n the Hood."
  • Laurence Fox - Actor in "Lewis" and British political commentator.
  • Laurence Tureaud - Actor known as Mr. T from "The A-Team."
  • Laurence Harvey - Actor in "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Room at the Top."
  • Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen - Interior designer and television personality.
  • Laurence Tribe - American legal scholar and professor at Harvard Law.
  • Laurence Binyon - Poet known for "For the Fallen" (Ode of Remembrance).
  • Laurence J. Peter - Educator and author of "The Peter Principle."
  • Laurence D. Fink - CEO of BlackRock, a global investment firm.

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