Law

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Pronounced LAW /ˈlɔ/High

Meaning: A pet form of Lawrence — 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'; also read as the word law, 'a rule, an order'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crowned with laurel; a pet of Lawrence: Law shortens Lawrence (and reads as 'law'). Crisp, bold, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningA pet form of Lawrence — 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'; also read as the word law, 'a rule, an order'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6320 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 185

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Law is a pet form of Lawrence — from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' — and it also reads as the word law, 'a rule, an order' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, bold one-syllable name (nickname Law).

It registers thinly on its own. Rare, crowned-with-laurel at the (Lawrence) root, and bold.

Did you know? Lawrence means 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' — Law is its punchy short form, and it also reads as the word 'law' — a crisp, bold one-syllable name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LAW').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Law — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Law mean?

Law shortens Lawrence ('crowned with laurel') and reads as the word 'law'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Law?

It's said LAW /ˈlɔ/ — one syllable.

Is Law a boy or girl name?

Law is a boy's name.

How popular is Law?

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