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Laurence

LOR-ence

Rare & Uncommon ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“Latin 'Laurentius' meaning 'from Laurentum.' The laurel crown symbol connects this to victory, honor, and scholarly achievement across ancient Rome.”

Popularity Over Time

Laurence US popularity rank over timeRank 2885 in 2010 to rank 202 in 1903. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#202#1544#28851900192019401960198020002024

Laurence is not currently in the US top 1000.

Origin

Latin

Syllables

2

Nicknames

LarryLaurieLance

Style

ClassicElegantTimelessVintage

Famous Bearers

  • Laurence Olivier (actor)
  • Saint Lawrence of Rome

Collections

Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Royal Names → Two Syllables → Vintage Revival →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Universal appeal across English and European cultures

People Also Ask

Latin 'Laurentius' meaning 'from Laurentum.' The laurel crown symbol connects this to victory, honor, and scholarly achievement across ancient Rome.

Laurence is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Laurence include Larry, Laurie, Lance.

Names that pair beautifully with Laurence include Jerome, Silas, Isidor, Lysias, Levin.