Boy name · Latin
Lorenzo
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: man from LaurentumLorenzo is a boy's name that comes from Latin and means "man from Laurentum". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Man from Laurentum
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- loh-REN-tsoh (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Lorenzo
As a boy's name, Lorenzo comes from Latin and means "man from Laurentum". It is used in Italian and Spanish.
In Italian, say loh-REN-tsoh. In Spanish, say loh-REN-soh. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Lorenzo is also a surname: the 1,873rd most common in the 2020 US Census, held by 18,804 people. See the most common last names.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Lorenzo on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Lorenzo on 4 lists.
“Man from Laurentum; Italian, the Renaissance patron de' Medici”
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“Man from Laurentum; Latin. No. 6 in Italy in 2025. Say loh-REN-tsoh”
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“Man from Laurentum; Latin. The Magnificent ruled Florence in the 1400s”
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“From Laurentum; Latin. Say loh-REN-soh”
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How popular is Lorenzo?
- US rank in 2025
- #117
- 3,065 babies, 1,794 per million boys
- Best rank
- #116 in 2024
- Most babies: 3,065 in 2025
- Babies since 1880
- At least 85,752
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 281 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 245 per million |
| 1900s | 272 per million |
| 1910s | 194 per million |
| 1920s | 196 per million |
| 1930s | 202 per million |
| 1940s | 188 per million |
| 1950s | 243 per million |
| 1960s | 307 per million |
| 1970s | 326 per million |
| 1980s | 383 per million |
| 1990s | 470 per million |
| 2000s | 505 per million |
| 2010s | 897 per million |
| 2020s | 1,641 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #210 | #197 | #173 | #146 | #152 | #135 | #134 | #131 | #116 | #117 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Lorenzo
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Lenchotraditional short form (Spanish)
Other forms of Lorenzo
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- LabhrannMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LarsMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LaurensMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LaurentMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LawrenceMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LorenzMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LourençoMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- RenzoMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- WawrzyniecMan from Laurentum (Latin, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- LabhrásFrom Laurentum (Latin, boy)
- LaurenceFrom Laurentum, a Roman town (Latin, boy)
Middle names for Lorenzo
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
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Lorenzo: common questions
What does the name Lorenzo mean?
Lorenzo comes from Latin and means "man from Laurentum".
Is Lorenzo a boy or girl name?
Lorenzo is mainly a boy's name.
What are nicknames for Lorenzo?
Common nicknames for Lorenzo include Lencho.
How do you pronounce Lorenzo?
In Italian, say loh-REN-tsoh. In Spanish, say loh-REN-soh. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Lorenzo?
Lorenzo ranked #117 in the US in 2025, with 3,065 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Lorenzo?
Forms of Lorenzo with the same meaning and origin include Labhrann (Scottish), Lars (Dutch), Laurens (Dutch), Laurent (French) and Lawrence (English).
What middle names go with Lorenzo?
Middle names that flow well with Lorenzo include Chase, David, Drake, Eli and Elton. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.