Meaning: Its source is Laurentius, a Latin name meaning "Man from Laurentum."

Origin: "Laurentius."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Finnish and Norwegian.

Narrative: The ancient city of Laurentum was located in present-day Italy. It probably got its name from the laurel bush, an important plant to the people of ancient times, who fashioned triumphant garlands from its branches.