Laurence - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Laurence \la(u)-ren-ce, laur(e)-nce\, also used as girl's name Laurence, is a variant of Lawrence (Latin), and the meaning of Laurence is "from Laurentum". See also Larry and Laurean.

The baby name Laurence sounds like Laurance and Larrence. Other similar baby names are Darence, Darrence, Launce, Lorrence, Lorence, Lawrance, Laurenz, Laurent, Laurens, Lauren, Larrance, Larance, Laurencio and Tarrence.

Laurence is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Laurence. Compare Laurence with related baby names.