Lawrence
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Popularity
#9254
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
462,765
Peak Year
#10,336 in 1952
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Lawrence is an English name derived from the Latin 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy).
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Lawrence Olivier
English actor, director, and producer
Lawrence of Arabia
British archaeologist, military officer, diplomat, and writer
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