Laurence is a ♀ girl’s name and a ♂ boy’s name. Laurence thus belongs to the gender-neutral unisex names.
Laurence is an English variant of the Latin name Laurentius, thus a masculine name. In France, Laurence is a feminine name as a form of Laurentia.
Laurence means “from Laurentum” (an ancient Italian city) and “laurel” (from Latin “laurus/laurea”), which is a symbol of victory, fame, honor or accomplishment.
The name Laurence is ranked #6097 overall.
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Last updated: 4/13/2022
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