Laurence is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning “From Laurentum (variant of Lawrence).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Lau. Laurence is a moderately popular name for boys, with a popularity score of 63 out of 100 — familiar without being overused.
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LOR-uns
Phonetic spelling
A widely-used, familiar name for boys.
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Laurence means “From Laurentum (variant of Lawrence).” It is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Laurence is pronounced LOR-uns.
Laurence is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Laurence has a popularity score of 63 out of 100 based on current naming trends.
Popular nicknames for Laurence include Lau.
Middle names that pair well with Laurence include Laurence James, Laurence Alexander, Laurence William, Laurence Thomas.
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