French · Latin

Laurent

Pronounced lo-RAHNShare

Meaning: From Laurentum

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Laurent is the French form of Laurentius. It refers to the ancient Italian town Laurentum, whose name is commonly connected with laurel.

Nicknames

  • Lolo
  • Laurie

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Laurent comes from French and Latin.

More like Laurent

More French names
French · Latin

Maxime

Greatest

Rare gem
French · Latin

Gabin

Possibly from Gabii

Rare gem
French · Latin

Auguste

Exalted; venerable

Rare gem
French · Latin

Romain

Roman

Rare gem
French · Latin

Adrien

From Hadria

Uncommon
French · Latin

Julien

From the Julius family; ultimate origin uncertain

Familiar
Ava for iPhone

Meet more names like Laurent in Ava.

Meet one name at a time, with its meaning and origin up front and its story a tap away. Swipe up for the next, heart the ones you love and share them with your partner.

Meet Ava
Ava’s feed on a blue page: Laith, an Arabic name meaning “lion; brave one”, with its pronunciation, story and Love and Share buttons.
Development preview