Laurent
/loʊˈrɛnt/noun
A male given name and surname, from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum” or “laurel-crowned.”
Did you know?Laurent ultimately traces back to the laurel tree, whose wreaths were used in Roman rituals and triumphs, making the name quietly tied to honor, prophecy, and sacred victory.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Laurentius
“A man from Laurentum, a town near Rome; later associated with laurel”
Late Latin
Latin
Laurentius
“Personal name used by Christians and Romans”
Old French
Old French
Laurens
“A vernacular form of the Latin name”
Middle English
English
Laurence
“A given name and surname”
Modern English
English
Laurent
“A given name and surname, especially in French and English use”