Laurence Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Laurence Name at a Glance

Name	Laurence
Meaning	Variant of Lawrence: Of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Laurence Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Laurence means “Variant of Lawrence: Of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce”. 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.

Laurence Name Origin

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

Is Laurence a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Laurence

When considering Laurence 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.