Lauren Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lauren Name at a Glance

Name	Lauren
Meaning	Laurel.
Origin	French
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Lauren Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lauren means “Laurel”. 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.

Lauren Name Origin

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

Is Lauren a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lauren

When considering Lauren 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.