Laurence is in modern use as an English masculine and a French feminine given name. The modern English masculine name is a variant of Lawrence and originates from a French form of the Latin …

The name Laurence is of Latin origin and means "from Laurentum." It is derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which was derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel …

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Dec 1, 2024 · From the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which meant "from Laurentum". Laurentum was a city in ancient Italy, its name probably deriving from Latin laurus "laurel". Saint Laurence was a 3rd …

Laurence masc. proper name, from Old French Lorenz (French Laurent), from Latin Laurentius, literally "of Laurentum," a maritime town in Latium, the name of which means literally "town of bay trees," …

Feb 18, 2026 · Laurence is a boy's name meaning "from Laurentum or bay laurel". Laurence is the 996 ranked male name by popularity.

Laurence springs from the ancient Roman soil of Laurentius—literally “man of Laurentum,” yet figuratively “he who wears the laurus,” the evergreen crown that once kissed the brows of Caesars …

Jun 14, 2024 · Laurence is a unisex English name derived from the toponymic Latin name Laurentius. This name goes back to the era of the Roman Empire, where it was used as a surname or third …

Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Laurence, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby girl name.

Jan 20, 2026 · Proper noun Laurence (plural Laurences) A male given name from Latin, feminine equivalent Lauren.