Lawrence

Lawrence is the English variant of the Latin name Laurentius and is translated as 'the man from Laurentum' or 'the one descended from Laurentum'. This reference lies in the ancient Roman city of Laurentum. A folk etymological interpretation of Lawrence could also be 'the laurel-crowned', derived from the Latin term laurus for 'laurel'.

What does the name Lawrence mean?

Lawrence represents an English form of the Latin Laurentius and carries the meanings 'the man from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned', which relate to the ancient city of Laurentum. Additionally, there is a folk etymological derivation that connects the name with 'the laurel-crowned'. Lawrence is a variant of the also English-derived name Laurence and is very popular in English-speaking countries. A common female form is Lauren. The international variants of Lawrence or Laurentius include Laurens, Laurent, Llorenc, Lorens, Lorenz, Lorenzo, and Loris.

Where does the name Lawrence come from?

The origin of the name Lawrence is Latin and includes meanings such as 'the man from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned'. The Latin roots are Laurentius, which refers to the ancient Roman city of Laurentum, and laurus, which stands for 'laurel'. The name is used in American English.

How do you pronounce Lawrence?

The pronunciation of Lawrence is two to three syllables and fluid. It is pronounced as 'Law-rence' [ˈlɔːʁəns] or in English [ˈlɔːɹəns]. The name begins with a darker O sound, and the consonant combination '-wr-' creates a gentle internal movement, while the final S adds a slight accent. Overall, Lawrence conveys an elegant and tradition-conscious sound – sonorous, calm, and dignified.

When is the name day of Lawrence?

The name day for Lawrence is celebrated on January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Lawrence is among the popular male first names and currently ranks 2,308th on the list of most common baby names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 777. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 140 times, placing it at 1,985th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,155th. Worldwide, Lawrence shows varying popularity in different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Larry / Law / Lawce / Lawry / Lorrex / Rency / Renzo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Lawrence B. Anderson (American architect)
• Lawrence Beesley (journalist, teacher, author, Titanic survivor)
• Lawrence Buck (American architect)
• Lawrence Flynn (father of Candice, Fineas, and Pherb)
• Lawrence Gordon (American film producer)
• Lawrence Krauss (American theoretical physicist)
• Lawrence Leritz (American actor)
• Lawrence Mukomberanwa (sculptor from Zimbabwe)
• Lawrence Nield (Australian architect)
• Lawrence Tenney Stevens (American sculptor)
• T.E. Lawrence (was a British archaeologist, secret agent, and writer. His persona is the basis for the film 'Lawrence of Arabia')