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 …

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 …

Nov 2, 2025 · Laurence is a boy's name meaning "from Laurentum or bay laurel". Laurence is the 996 ranked male name by popularity.

Meaning of Laurence - What does Laurence mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Laurence for boys.

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 …

It is derived from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which was derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The laurel tree was considered a symbol of honor and victory in …

Nov 8, 2025 · The name Laurence is primarily a gender-neutral name of English origin that means Laurel. Click through to find out more information about the name Laurence on BabyNames.com.

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 …

Laurence (Laurentius) was the second Archbishop of Canterbury from about 604 to 619. He was a member of the Gregorian mission sent from Italy to England to Christianize the Anglo-Saxons …

"Laurence" has a Latin origin, and it is a masculine name with a rich historical and linguistic background. The Latin root "laurus" denotes the laurel tree, which was associated with victory …