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At a Glance: Name: Lawrence – Meaning: from Laurentum – Origin: Latin (via Old French Laurent) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LOR-ens
Lawrence traces back to Latin, arriving in English by way of Old French Laurent, and it simply means 'from Laurentum' — a place name at its root. You may have heard it glossed as 'laurel-crowned,' but that's a popular simplification rather than the actual origin. It's pronounced LOR-ens, and it carries a solid, timeless, classic feel.
Meaning & Origin of Lawrence
Meaning: From laurentum.
Origin: Latin (via Old French Laurent).
A common claim: Widely glossed as 'laurel-crowned.' Actually: Lawrence is often said to mean 'laurel-crowned' — that's a popular simplification; the direct etymology is toponymic, 'of/from Laurentum.'
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Lawrence
Phonetic: LOR-ens IPA: /ˈlɔːrəns/
Popularity of Lawrence
Lawrence peaked at #30 in 1942, when 7,639 boys were given the name, and has since settled to #509 in 2024 with 596 babies — a long, gradual decline over more than eight decades of SSA records.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lawrence mean?
From laurentum. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lawrence)
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
Lawrence is pronounced LOR-ens (IPA: /ˈlɔːrəns/).
Is Lawrence a popular name right now?
Lawrence peaked at #30 in 1942 and is ranked #509 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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