Lafayette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lafayette Name at a Glance

Name	Lafayette
Meaning	Surname. At the age of 20 the French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette went to fight for four years in the American Revolution.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lafayette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lafayette means “Surname. At the age of 20 the French nobleman Marquis de Lafayette went to fight for four years in the American Revolution”. 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.

Lafayette Name Origin

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

Is Lafayette a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lafayette

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