Lawrence
from Laurentum or crowned with laurel (Latin)
Lawrence is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 300, with 24,782 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
from Laurentum or crowned with laurel (Latin)
Derived from the Latin 'Laurentius', the name historically spread throughout Europe via the veneration of Saint Lawrence. In the Philippines, the English form Lawrence gained prominence through English-medium education in the 20th century, serving as an alternative to the Spanish equivalent Lorenzo.
Lawrence is the English form of the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum' or associated with the laurel plant (symbolizing victory). In the Philippines, it became widespread during the American colonial era and remains a classic, respected masculine name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Larry', 'Law', 'Rence', or 'Ren'. It is commonly used both as a standalone first name and in compound names (e.g., Mark Lawrence, John Lawrence).
Related forms
- Lorenzo Spanish
- Laurent French
- Lorenzo Italian
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Lawrence with common surname pairs
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Is Lawrence a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Lawrence is number 300, with 24,782 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.