Lawrence Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lawrence Name at a Glance

Name	Lawrence
Meaning	Of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce. Famous Bearer: Writer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lawrence Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lawrence means “Of Laurentum. From the place of the laurel leaves. Can also be interpreted as the English version of the Irish name Lorcan: Fierce. Famous Bearer: Writer T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia”. 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 Latin origin. Browse more Latin 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

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