Laurens

English from Latin

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Laurens Origin and Meaning

The name Laurens is a boy's name of Dutch origin.

Laurens is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the ancient Roman name 'Laurentius,' meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel.' The laurel wreath was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Rome. Laurens is popular in Dutch-speaking countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as parts of Scandinavia. It's a variant of the more common Lawrence or Laurence. Throughout history, the name has maintained a sense of dignity and classical appeal. While not extremely common in English-speaking countries, Laurens offers a distinguished European alternative to more familiar forms of the name.

Popularity of the name Laurens

• 208 Germany 2016
• 138 Netherlands 2015

Famous People Named Laurens

• Laurens Janszoon Coster Dutch printer who created a printing press at the same time as Gutenberg
• Laurens Jan van der Post South African author, soldier, and political adviser to Britain's Prince Charles
• Laurens Vanthoor Belgian racing driver
• Laurens de Haan Dutch economist
• John Laurens American Revolutionary War soldier and statesman

The name Laurens in Pop Culture

• Laurens Bancroft character from "Altered Carbon"