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Larenz

♂ Boy

Pronounced luh-RENZ /ləˈrɛnz/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Lorenz/Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: From Laurentum; crowned with laurel: Larenz spells Lorenz. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'luh-RENZ').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Lorenz/Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#11446 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819942025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larenz is a spelling of Lorenz/Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'luh-RENZ').

In the U.S. it appears in African-American families. Rare in this form, crowned-with-laurel at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Laurence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory) — Larenz is a spelling of Lorenz, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'luh-RENZ').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lorenz — routes layered

Variations

LorenzLaurenceLarenzo

Nicknames

Renz

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If you like Larenz…

Lorenz— the source spelling
Lorenzo— a fellow Laurence-rooted boys' name
Laurence— the source name
Larenzo— a kin spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larenz mean?

Larenz spells Lorenz/Laurence — Latin 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Larenz?

It's said luh-RENZ /ləˈrɛnz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Larenz a boy or girl name?

Larenz is a boy's name.

How popular is Larenz?

Larenz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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