Boy name
Lawrence name meaning
“from Laurentum”
Lawrence is a masculine English name meaning “from Laurentum.” It is the English form of Latin Laurentius, which denotes origin in the town of Laurentum. Alongside its connection with this Latin source name, Lawrence is also established through traditions of naming associated with saints.
What does Lawrence mean?
From Laurentum
In Indonesian: berasal dari Laurentum
Origin and cultural usage of Lawrence
The English form of Latin Laurentius, denoting origin in Laurentum. It is also established through saints' naming traditions.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Lawrence
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Lawrence, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Lawrence: from Laurentum
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Meaning of each word
- Lawrence: from Laurentum
- Eugenius: of noble birth
- Valentine: strong and healthy
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Lawrence Melky
Meaning of each word
- Lawrence: from Laurentum
- Melky: my king
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Meaning of each word
- Yefta: he opens
- Lawrence: from Laurentum
- Pol: small, humble
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Lawrence Aleksander
Meaning of each word
- Lawrence: from Laurentum
- Aleksander: defender of humankind
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Meaning of each word
- Lawrence: from Laurentum
- Damara: heifer; gentle
- Nahum: comforter, consoler
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How to pronounce Lawrence
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦭꦮꦿꦺꦤ꧀ꦕꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮜᮝ᮪ᮛᮨᮔ᮪ᮎᮨ |
Is Lawrence a boy’s name?
Yes, Lawrence is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Lawrence ranks #4,201 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Lawrence
Famous people named Lawrence
- Lawrence Barki · b. 1971
- Lawrence Janneman Lucky Lumingas · b. 1958
- Lawrence T.P. Siburian · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Lawrence
What is the meaning of Lawrence?
Lawrence means from Laurentum. The English form of Latin Laurentius, denoting origin in Laurentum. It is also established through saints' naming traditions.
Is Lawrence a boy’s name?
Yes, Lawrence is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Lawrence?
Lawrence is of European and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Lawrence have?
Lawrence has 3 syllables (Law-ren-ce) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Lawrence?
Lawrence ranks #4,201 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Lawrence?
Some ideas: Lawrence Yeremia Agustino; Lawrence Eugenius Valentine; Lawrence Melky.
Famous people named Lawrence?
Notable people named Lawrence include Lawrence Barki, Lawrence Janneman Lucky Lumingas, Lawrence T.P. Siburian.
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