Laurens
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Laurens
Laurens is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Laurentius, derived from the Latin "Laurentum" (a place in ancient Italy) and the Latin element "laurus" meaning "laurel," a plant symbolizing victory and honor.
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Etymology
Laurens is the Dutch and Scandinavian form of Laurentius, derived from the Latin "Laurentum" (a place in ancient Italy) and the Latin element "laurus" meaning "laurel," a plant symbolizing victory and honor. The name is predominantly used in Dutch, Flemish, and Scandinavian cultures, with historical prominence in the Dutch Golden Age and among Protestant communities, though it also has roots in Christian tradition through Saint Lawrence.
Laurens currently ranks #10,923 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1942.
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