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Laurent

♂ Boy

Pronounced loh-RAHN /loʊˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: The French form of Laurence/Lawrence — from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town, 'the place of laurels'); 'crowned with laurel'Medium

In 30 seconds: From Laurentum; crowned with laurel: Laurent is the French Laurence — 'crowned with laurel'. Suave, classic, and warm (said 'loh-RAHN').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningThe French form of Laurence/Lawrence — from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town, 'the place of laurels'); 'crowned with laurel'
U.S. rank (2025)#6024 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,994

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719122025

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 is the French form of Laurence/Lawrence — from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum' (a town named for its laurel trees); the laurel crowned the victorious and the honored, so the name suggests 'crowned with laurel'. A suave, classic French name (the designer Yves Saint Laurent; said 'loh-RAHN', the final t soft; nickname Lau).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Francophone families. Rare, crowned-with-laurel at the root, and suave.

Did you know? Lawrence means 'from Laurentum' — a town whose name means 'the place of laurels' (the laurel crowned victors) — Laurent is its suave French form (the designer Yves Saint Laurent; said 'loh-RAHN').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Laurent — root etymology

Variations

LawrenceLorenzoLaurence

Nicknames

Lau

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laurent mean?

Laurent is the French Laurence — Latin 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'.

How do you pronounce Laurent?

It's said loh-RAHN /loʊˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second (the final t soft).

Is Laurent a boy or girl name?

Laurent is a boy's name.

How popular is Laurent?

Laurent is a rare name in the U.S.

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