What origin is the name Laurence?

Laurence comes from french naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Laurence a popular name?

Laurence is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Laurence?

Names from the same french tradition pair naturally with Laurence — for example Charlotte, Isabelle, Josephine. You can browse more on our french names page.

Laurence

Q: Is Laurence a rare name?

Yes. Laurence does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Laurence

Laurence

Boy

french

3 syllables

Laurence is a french boy's name meaning "Laurel-crowned; from the place of laurel trees".

With french roots, Laurence is a boy name that means "Laurel-crowned; from the place of laurel trees". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: french
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.