Lawrence

Meaning of Lawrence

It means 'from Laurentum,' an ancient Roman city. It can also mean 'crowned with laurel'.

Lawrence has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lawrence

Lawrence has held fairly steady, sitting around #520 in 2025 after peaking at #322 in 2000.

Notable people named Lawrence

• Lawrence Fishburne
  American actor and producer
• Lawrence Kasdan
  American screenwriter and director
• Lawrence Taylor
  American football player
• Lawrence Durrell
  British novelist and poet
• Lawrence Lessig
  American academic and activist

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Questions about the name Lawrence

What does the name Lawrence mean?

Lawrence means it means 'from laurentum,' an ancient roman city. it can also mean 'crowned with laurel', and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Lawrence a boy's or a girl's name?

Lawrence is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lawrence?

In 2025, Lawrence ranked #520 for boys, down from #510 the year before.

When was Lawrence most popular?

Lawrence peaked at #322 in 2000.