Boy Name · Latin Origin
Lawrence
Lawrence is a name with real weather behind it — generations of use, but no dust. The name's literal sense — "Laurel" — is the kind of small story a child grows into rather than out of. It comes out of the Latin naming tradition, where it accumulated centuries of literary and family use before crossing into broader English use. In our editorial review, Lawrence ranked highly on cross-cultural recognizability, an underrated factor for families with multilingual surnames.
Recent SSA rankings put Lawrence in the top 250 of US baby names — a popular pick that still feels personal. Compared with names of similar style, Lawrence has held its rank more consistently — a quiet sign of long-term durability. Its sound profile is balanced: vowel-forward enough to feel warm, consonant-anchored enough to feel grounded. If Laurence is already on your list, Lawrence belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Lawrence meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Laurel
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Lawrence to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Lawrence as L·A·W·R·E·N·C·E, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Lawrence is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Lawrence variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Lawrencea, Lawrencee, Lawrencey, Lawrenc.
- Nicknames: Lawr and L.
- Middle names: Pair Lawrence with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Lawrence middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Laurence, Lawerence, Lawrance, Lawernce, Laurance — full picks on the sibling names for Lawrence guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Lawrence? Browse our names like Lawrence 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 Lawrence
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence means "Laurel" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Lawrence?
Lawrence originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
Lawrence has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Lawrence a boy's or girl's name?
Lawrence is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Lawrence in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Lawrence sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Lawrence?
Names that share Lawrence's sound and style include Laurence, Lawerence, Lawrance, Lawernce, Laurance.
What middle names pair well with Lawrence?
Good middle-name fits for Lawrence pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Lawrence is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Lawrence is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Lawrence?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Lawrence share its rhythm without rhyming — Laurence, Lawerence, Lawrance all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.