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Lorenz

♂ Boy

Pronounced loh-RENTS /loʊˈrɛnts/Medium

Meaning: A German form of Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory and honour)Low

In 30 seconds: From Laurentum; crowned with laurel: Lorenz is a German form of Laurence. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'loh-RENTS').
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Origin LowLatin, German
MeaningA German form of Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory and honour)
U.S. rank (2025)#9387 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,754

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818822025

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

Lorenz is a German form of Laurence — from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' (a symbol of victory and honour). A crisp, classic name (said 'loh-RENTS').

In the U.S. it appears in German families. Rare, crowned-with-laurel at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Laurence comes from the Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel' — Lorenz is the German form, crisp and classic (said 'loh-RENTS').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Lorenz — German form of Laurence

Variations

LorenzoLaurenceLarenz

Nicknames

Renz

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If you like Lorenz…

Lorenzo— a kin Romance form
Laurence— the source name
Larenz— a fellow spelling
Larry— lands in the same popularity range
London— shares Lorenz's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lorenz mean?

Lorenz is a German form of Laurence — Latin 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'.

How do you pronounce Lorenz?

It's said loh-RENTS /loʊˈrɛnts/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lorenz a boy or girl name?

Lorenz is a boy's name.

How popular is Lorenz?

Lorenz is a rare name in the U.S.

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