Lawrence

How to say it

ˈlɔːr.əns

What it means

From the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum,' a town tied to the laurel.

Lawrence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum,' a town whose name evokes the laurel, the victor's crown. Saint Lawrence and Lawrence of Arabia carry it, and it stays a dignified classic. Larry and Lawrie are the shorts. Said LOR-ence.

How to spell Lawrence

The standard spelling is Lawrence. Common variants include Laurence, Lorenzo, Laurent, but Lawrence is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Nickname

  Larry, Lawrie.

• Pop culture

  Lawrence of Arabia.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• T. E. Lawrence British army officer and writer known as Lawrence of Arabia

Spelling variants

• Laurence
• Lorenzo
• Laurent

Names with the same feeling

• Lewis Famous warrior
• Vincent To conquer, prevailing
• Francis Frenchman, free
• Walter Ruler of the army
• Theodore Gift of God

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Common questions

What does the name Lawrence mean?

From the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum,' a town tied to the laurel.

What does Lawrence mean in Latin?

In Latin, Lawrence means "From Laurentum; laurel." Lawrence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'man from Laurentum,' a town whose name evokes the laurel, the victor's crown. Saint Lawrence and Lawrence of Arabia carry it, and it stays a dignified classic. Larry and Lawrie are the shorts. Said LOR-ence.

How do you pronounce Lawrence?

Lawrence is pronounced ˈlɔːr.əns. Say it as LOR-ence, with the stress on the "lor" syllable.

How do you spell Lawrence?

The standard spelling is Lawrence. Common spelling variants include Laurence, Lorenzo, Laurent.

Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?

Lawrence is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Lawrence?

Lawrence ranked #520 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.