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Laurence: Meaning & Origin

Laurence is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “From Laurentum (variant of Lawrence)”. It's a distinctive name with moderate popularity. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

LOR-uns

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

63/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 37% of popular names.

Nicknames

Lau

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

40%
48
2010
29
Current
#37
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Laurence James
  • Laurence Alexander
  • Laurence William
  • Laurence Thomas

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Laurence