Lawrence
/L-AO-R-AH-N-S/
Crowned with laurel, the victorious one — Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century deacon of Rome who, when ordered to surrender the Church's treasures, presented the poor and sick of the city, declaring them the true wealth of the Church. His name carries the defiant wit of a martyr who joked on the gridiron and the radical conviction that human beings are more valuable than gold
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Lawrence is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “Crowned with laurel, the victorious one — Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century deacon of Rome who, when ordered to surrender the Church's treasures, presented the poor and sick of the city, declaring them the true wealth of the Church. His name carries the defiant wit of a martyr who joked on the gridiron and the radical conviction that human beings are more valuable than gold”.
Lawrence is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Crowned with laurel, the victorious one — Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century deacon of Rome who, when ordered to surrender the Church's treasures, presented the poor and sick of the city, declaring them the true wealth of the Church. His name carries the defiant wit of a martyr who joked on the gridiron and the radical conviction that human beings are more valuable than gold" and belongs to the Prosperity cluster — names wishing abundance and flourishing life.
Common among Italian, American, European, Singaporean families, Lawrence carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Lawrence
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Lawrence lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Lawrence's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Lawrence's saint & feast day →What does Lawrence's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Lawrence resonates in either tradition.
Lawrence's destiny number is 9 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Lawrence's full reading →
Does Lawrence go with your family's names?
Lawrence breaks into 6 sounds: /L-AO-R-AH-N-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Lawrence sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Lawrence beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Lawrence — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Lawrence
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Italian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Prosperity cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Lawrence
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Common questions about Lawrence
What does the name Lawrence mean?
Lawrence means "Crowned with laurel, the victorious one — Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century deacon of Rome who, when ordered to surrender the Church's treasures, presented the poor and sick of the city, declaring them the true wealth of the Church. His name carries the defiant wit of a martyr who joked on the gridiron and the radical conviction that human beings are more valuable than gold." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Lawrence a boy or girl name?
Lawrence is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Lawrence?
Lawrence is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, American, European families.
Is Lawrence a Christian name?
Yes. Lawrence is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Lawrence mean in Latin?
Lawrence originates from Latin, where it means "Crowned with laurel, the victorious one — Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century deacon of Rome who, when ordered to surrender the Church's treasures, presented the poor and sick of the city, declaring them the true wealth of the Church. His name carries the defiant wit of a martyr who joked on the gridiron and the radical conviction that human beings are more valuable than gold."
What are common nicknames for Lawrence?
Common short forms of Lawrence include Larry, Laurie, Lance.
What is the numerology of Lawrence?
Lawrence has a Pythagorean destiny number of 9 — compassion and humanitarian service.
Is Lawrence a saint's name?
Yes — Lawrence is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of comedians.
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