Lawrence

Boy's name

Lawrence is derived from the Roman surname Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum." It has Latin origins and was a common name among early Christians.

Meaning From Laurentum, Italy
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 596
Peak year 1952

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With L

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lawrence Taylor - NFL Hall of Famer, linebacker
  • Lawrence Welk - Bandleader, TV host
  • Lawrence of Arabia - British army officer, writer
  • Lawrence Fishburne - Actor, "The Matrix"
  • Lawrence Summers - Economist, former US Treasury Secretary
  • Lawrence Ferlinghetti - Poet, publisher
  • Lawrence Durrell - Novelist, "The Alexandria Quartet"
  • Lawrence Lessig - Legal scholar, political activist
  • Lawrence Kasdan - Screenwriter, director, "The Empire Strikes Back"
  • Lawrence Bender - Film producer, "Pulp Fiction"

Brothers for Lawrence

Boy names closely related to Lawrence

Oliver Quentin Marcus Miles Arthur Jonah Eli Elliot

Sisters for Lawrence

Girl names closely related to Lawrence

Zoey Raya Violet Genevieve Elise Lola Layla Amara

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Lawrence

Enzo Larry Laurence Lorenzo

Keep your name list moving

Save favorites, compare similar names, and keep exploring beyond Lawrence in the Baby Name Genius app.

Download on iPhone Get it on Android