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Laurent

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Pronounced loh-RAHN /loʊˈrɑːn/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Laurence/Laurent, from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town linked to the laurel; hence 'crowned with laurel'). Used here for a girl, though it is a French boy's name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A French classic: Laurent means 'crowned with laurel' (said 'loh-RAHN'). A boy's name in France — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningThe French form of Laurence/Laurent, from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town linked to the laurel; hence 'crowned with laurel'). Used here for a girl, though it is a French boy's name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11662 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420182024

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

Laurent, the French Laurence, traces to Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum,' linked to the victory laurel. In France it is firmly a boy's name; as a girl's name it is very rare, which we note (said 'loh-RAHN').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against French boys' use. Rare, French, and crisp.

Did you know? Laurent is the French form of Laurence, from Latin for 'from Laurentum' — a place tied to the laurel, and so 'crowned with laurel.' It is a French boy's name, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'loh-RAHN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Laurent — French Laurence; 'crowned with laurel'; boy's name

Variations

LorentLaurenteLauryn

Nicknames

LoLolo

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If you like Laurent…

Lauren— the girl's cousin in the laurel family
Laurel— the laurel word behind it
Laurence— the classic it forms
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laurent mean?

Laurent is the French form of Laurence, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel.'

How do you pronounce Laurent?

It's said loh-RAHN /loʊˈrɑːn/ — two syllables, stress on the second (the final -t is silent in French).

Is Laurent a boy or girl name?

Laurent is a French boy's name; it is used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Laurent?

Laurent is very rare for girls in the U.S. and is chiefly a boys' name.

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