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Lawrence

Boy name · 442 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lawrence: 442 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 23 births in 1987.

From the Latin *Laurentius*, meaning "from Laurentum" – an ancient Italian city associated with the laurel wreath, a symbol of victory – Lawrence carries a classic, enduring weight. Its most famous bearer, T.E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia"), lent the name an air of adventure, while the martyr St. Lawrence adds a layer of early Christian history. Place connections are strong: the St. Lawrence River and Lawrence, Kansas, share the name's root. Notably, the Scottish variant *Laurence* – with a 'u' – is equally common north of the border and was famously borne by the great actor Laurence Olivier, bridging stage and screen.