Laurent

Laurent is the French variant of the Latin and Roman name Laurentius. It means 'the one from the city of Laurentum' or 'the man from Laurentum,' referring to the ancient city of Laurentum. Additionally, the name can also be interpreted as 'the laurel-crowned,' as the origin Laurentius is folk-etymologically connected to the Latin term laurus for 'laurel.'

What does the name Laurent mean?

Laurent is the French equivalent of the Latin name Laurentius, which means 'the one from the city of Laurentum' or 'the man from Laurentum,' referring to the ancient Roman city of Laurentum. Additionally, it can be translated as 'the laurel-crowned,' as Laurentius is folk-etymologically connected to the Latin word for 'laurel.' In France, the first name Laurent is very common and was one of the most popular boys' names in the 1960s and 1970s. Furthermore, Laurent is also a common French surname. International variants of the name include Laurence, Laurens, Lawrence, Llorenc, Lorens, Lorenz, Lorenzo, and Loris.

Where does the name Laurent come from?

The name Laurent has its roots in Latin and means among other things 'the laurel-crowned' or 'the man from Laurentum.'

How do you pronounce Laurent?

The pronunciation of Laurent is two syllables and has a soft internal structure. It is pronounced as 'Lau-rent' [loˈʁɑ̃] or, in a Germanized form, as [ˈlaʊ̯ʁɛnt]. The sound begins with a diphthong, giving the name a dynamic note. The rolling or guttural R adds depth to the name, while the final T ensures precision. Laurent exudes elegance and tradition - it sounds sonorous, calm, and dignified.

When is the name day of Laurent?

The name day of Laurent is celebrated on several days: January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Laurent is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 2,308th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 1971, reaching 117th place. In the last ten years, Laurent has been given as a first name around 340 times, placing it 1,122nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,076th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lau / Lauri / Lenti / Lolo / Lori / Lorry / Löru

Similar first names

Famous people

• Antoine Laurent Bayle (French physicist)
• Jean Laurent Legeay (architect from France)
• Jean-Laurent Mosnier (French painter)
• Laurent Aïello (former French auto racing driver)
• Laurent Bernasconi (astronomer from France)
• Laurent Binet (French writer)
• Laurent Blanc (former French football player)
• Laurent Boutonnat (French composer and film and music video director)
• Laurent Cabannes (French rugby player)
• Laurent Castellana (football player from Belgium)
• Laurent Cazalon (French basketball player)
• Laurent Cazenave (French racing driver)
• Laurent Chabry (French biologist)
• Laurent Charvet (football player from France)
• Laurent Daniels (German actor)
• Laurent de la Hyre (painter from France)
• Laurent de Wilde (American composer)
• Laurent Desbiens (French racing cyclist)
• Laurent Drelincourt (French writer)
• Laurent Dufaux (former Swiss racing cyclist)