Laurence
from Laurentum (Latin)
Laurence is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 349, with 20,532 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
from Laurentum (Latin)
Laurence comes from the Latin name Laurentius, referring to a person from the ancient Roman city of Laurentum, often linked to 'laurus' (laurel). In the Philippines, it became widely used during the 20th century under American linguistic influence as an alternative to the traditional Spanish name Lorenzo.
Laurence derives from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or associated with the laurel wreath. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through the American colonial period as an English variant of the traditionally Hispanic name Lorenzo.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Larry, Renz, Renzo, or Lau. It is often combined into compound names like John Laurence or Laurence Mark.
Related forms
- Lorenzo Spanish
- Laurent French
- Lorenzo Italian
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Laurence with common surname pairs
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Is Laurence a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Laurence is number 349, with 20,532 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.