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Laurence

Laurence is a boy's name of French origin meaning “man from Laurentum.” In 2024 it was given to 66 boys in the United States.

Laurence at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
French
Meaning
“man from Laurentum”
Pronunciation
/ˈlɒ.ɹəns/
Also spelled
Lawrence

About the name Laurence

Laurence belongs to the French tradition. Its meaning — “man from Laurentum” — is the sense carried by its French roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Lawrence.

In the United States, Laurence first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #201 in 1898, and in 2024 66 babies received the name — 39,627 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Laurence in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#201 in 1898
Peak year
1952
Babies named Laurence in 2024
66
Total since 1880
39,627

Spellings & short forms

Lawrence

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laurence mean?

Laurence means “man from Laurentum” in its French roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Laurence a boy or girl name?

Laurence is a boy name. In 2024, 66 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Laurence?

Laurence comes from the French tradition. It is also spelled Lawrence.

How popular is the name Laurence?

Laurence first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #201 in 1898, and 66 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Laurence?

Laurence is pronounced /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/ (IPA).

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