Lawrence
Meaning
"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #510
- Total SSA Count
- 596
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Larry, Laurie, Ren
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"
Origin: Latin
"merciful, gentle"
Origin: Old High German (mild)
Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #643 for Mylo.
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Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Mylo at #643 in the United States.
Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin). Mylo means "merciful, gentle" (Old High German (mild) origin).
Lawrence is primarily a boy name. Mylo is primarily a boy name.