What does the name Lawrence mean?

The name Lawrence means "From Laurentum, Italy".

What is the origin of the name Lawrence?

Lawrence is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Lawrence?

In 2023, 596 babies were named Lawrence in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Lawrence a boy's name?

Yes, Lawrence is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 596 →

All-Time Total: 446,223

Peak Year: 1952

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

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"

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Lawrence

Oliver Quentin Marcus Miles Arthur Jonah Eli Elliot

Complementary Names / Sisters

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

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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