Lawrence Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lawrence Name at a Glance

Name	Lawrence
Meaning	A modern English form of Laurence and the preferred form in America.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lawrence Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lawrence means “A modern English form of Laurence and the preferred form in America”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Lawrence Name Origin

Our database records Lawrence under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Lawrence a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Lawrence is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Lawrence

When considering Lawrence for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.