Lorenzo: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Lorenzo

Lorenzo

Pronunciation: loh-REHN-zoh (key)

Origin of the name Lorenzo:

A cognate of Laurence, which is from the Latin Laurentius (man from Laurentum). Laurentum was the name of a town in Latium, which is probably derived from laurus (laurel). Var: Loritz.

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Related Names:

Enzo, Laurence, Lencho, Lawrence

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My brother's name is Lorenzo, and he LOVES it. It suits him too. He's adorable, and when he was a kid, he was spunky, creative, and different. Lorenzo suits hm perfectly, and I absolutely love the name!

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Nicknames for Lorenzo: | Edit

Enzo, Lencho, Lore, Renzo, Leo

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Famous real-life people named Lorenzo: | Edit

Lorezo Ghiberti, Renaissance sculptor ("Gates of Paradise," Florence baptistry)
Lorenzo de Medici ("The Magnificent"), Renaissance statesman and Florentine art patron
Lorenzo Lamas, actor
Lorenzo Ruiz, Filipino saint (Catholic)

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Current Popularity of Lorenzo by State

Global Popularity of the Name Lorenzo

  • #5 in Italy
  • #263 in Canada (Alberta)
  • #335 in United States
  • #410 in Canada (Quebec)