Lorenzo

At a Glance

Meaning

Of/from Laurentum, an ancient city in Latium

Origin

Italian (from Latin)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

lor-EN-zoListen

Lorenzo is an Italian boy's name, drawn from Latin, with a worldly, classic feel. It literally means 'of/from Laurentum,' an ancient city in Latium. You'll often see it said to mean 'laurel-crowned,' but that's an embellishment: the laurel link comes only from the place name's own separate association with the laurel tree. It's pronounced lor-EN-zo (/ləˈrɛnzoʊ/).

Meaning & Origin of Lorenzo

Meaning: Of/from Laurentum, an ancient city in Latium.

Origin: Italian (from Latin).

A common claim: Lorenzo is often said to mean 'laurel-crowned.' Actually: That's an embellishment — Lorenzo literally means 'of/from Laurentum,' an ancient Italian city; the laurel connection comes only from the place name's own separate popular association with the laurel tree.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lorenzo

Popularity of Lorenzo

Lorenzo ranks #116 in the U.S. as of 2024, with 3,044 babies given the name that year. That is also its highest rank in the Social Security data, which runs from 1880 to 2024, so it's at its most popular right now.

Names Like Lorenzo

These names share Lorenzo’s style, era or origin.

• Alberto
• Alessandro
• Angelo
• Antonio
• Aurelio
• Carlo

FAQ

What does the name Lorenzo mean?

Of/from Laurentum, an ancient city in Latium. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Lorenzo?

Lorenzo is pronounced lor-EN-zo (IPA: /ləˈrɛnzoʊ/).

Is Lorenzo a popular name right now?

Lorenzo is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #116 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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