Boy Name
Laurent
Laurent is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Laurent is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Laurent often also consider Lorenda.
Laurent meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Laurent has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Laurent as L·A·U·R·E·N·T, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Laurent is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Laurent variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Laurenta, Laurente, Laurenty, Lauren.
- Nicknames: Laur and L.
- Middle names: Pair Laurent with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Laurent middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Lorenda, Lorinda, Larence, Larnell, Laramie — full picks on the sibling names for Laurent guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Laurent? Browse our names like Laurent 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 Laurent
What does the name Laurent mean?
Laurent has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Laurent?
The exact origin of Laurent is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Laurent?
Laurent has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Laurent a boy's or girl's name?
Laurent is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Laurent in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Laurent sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Laurent?
Names that share Laurent's sound and style include Lorenda, Lorinda, Larence, Larnell, Laramie.
What middle names pair well with Laurent?
Good middle-name fits for Laurent pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Laurent is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Laurent is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Laurent?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Laurent share its rhythm without rhyming — Lorenda, Lorinda, Larence all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.