Boy Name · Latin Origin
Laurence
Laurence — a boy name from the Latin tradition — is distinctive but not obscure. Its meaning, "From Laurentum", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Lawrence is on your shortlist, Laurence belongs in the same conversation.
Laurence meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: From Laurentum
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Laurence to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Laurence as L·A·U·R·E·N·C·E, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Laurence is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Laurence variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Laurencea, Laurencee, Laurencey, Laurenc.
- Nicknames: Laur and L.
- Middle names: Pair Laurence with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Laurence middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lawrence, Lawerence, Laurance, Lawrance, Lawernce — full picks on the sibling names for Laurence guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Laurence? Browse our names like Laurence guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Laurence
What does the name Laurence mean?
Laurence means "From Laurentum" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Laurence?
Laurence originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Laurence?
Laurence has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Laurence a boy's or girl's name?
Laurence is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Laurence in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Laurence sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Laurence?
Names that share Laurence's sound and style include Lawrence, Lawerence, Laurance, Lawrance, Lawernce.
What middle names pair well with Laurence?
Good middle-name fits for Laurence pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Laurence is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Laurence is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Laurence?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laurence share its rhythm without rhyming — Lawrence, Lawerence, Laurance all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.