Laurent
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Laurent
Laurent derives from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "the laureled one," referring to someone crowned with laurel leaves as a symbol of honor and victory.
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Etymology
Laurent derives from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "the laureled one," referring to someone crowned with laurel leaves as a symbol of honor and victory. The name is primarily used in French, French-speaking, and Catholic cultures, with historical prominence among Christian saints and French nobility, including multiple French kings and popes.
Laurent currently ranks #6,024 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1927.
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