Lorenzo Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Lorenzo Name at a Glance

Name	Lorenzo
Meaning	'The Merchant of Venice' A young man in love with Jessica, Shylock's daughter.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Lorenzo Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Lorenzo means “'The Merchant of Venice' A young man in love with Jessica, Shylock's daughter”. 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.

Lorenzo Name Origin

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

Is Lorenzo a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Lorenzo

When considering Lorenzo 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.