Laurens
Meaning of Laurens
Laurens is a masculine name with English and Dutch origins. In English, it is pronounced as LAWR-enz (/lɔːrənz/), while in Dutch, it is pronounced as LOW-rəns (/loʊrəns/). Variations of the name include Lauren and Lawrence.
The popularity of the name Laurens in the United States has fluctuated over the years. In recent times, it has been a less common choice, ranking outside of the top 10,000 names in some years. However, it did experience some popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s when it ranked within the top 10 names for boys.
Although not as widely used today, Laurens has a timeless appeal and carries with it a sense of strength and sophistication. It can be a great choice for parents who are looking for a unique yet classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LAWR-enz (/lɔːrənz/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as LOW-rəns (/loʊrəns/)
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Notable People Named Laurens
| Laurens van der Post - Sir Laurens Jan van der Post was a multi-talented South African writer, soldier, educator, and conservationist known for his interest in Jungianism, the Kalahari Bushmen, and his controversial personal life. |
| Laurens Janszoon Coster, also known as Laurens Jansz Koster, is believed to be the inventor of a printing press and was considered by some in the Netherlands to have invented printing before Johannes Gutenberg. |
| Laurens Vanthoor is a Belgian professional racing driver who races for Porsche Motorsport in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and resides in Waiblingen, near Stuttgart. |
| Laurens Hammond was an American engineer and inventor known for creating the Hammond organ, Hammond clock, and the world's first polyphonic musical synthesizer, the Novachord. |
| Laurens van Rooyen is a renowned Dutch pianist and composer, recognized for his collaborations with Herman van Veen, compositions for piano, film scores, and two books about his life as a musician. |
| Laurens ten Dam is a Dutch cyclist known for his professional career in road cycling and gravel racing. |
| Laurens Storm van 's Gravesande was a Dutch governor known for developing Demerara into a successful plantation colony and for his expeditions that influenced the borders of Guyana, as well as his treatment of the Amerindians. |
| Laurens Reael was a prominent figure in the Dutch East India Company and served as Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies and as an admiral of the Dutch Republican Navy. |
| Laurens Devos is a Belgian table tennis player who achieved Paralympic, European, and world titles in his career. |
| Laurens de Haan is a Dutch economist and Emeritus Professor of Probability and Mathematical Statistics at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in extreme value theory. |
| Laurens De Plus is a Belgian cyclist riding for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers, known for his participation in prestigious races like the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France, and is the older brother of fellow cyclist Jasper De Plus. |
| Laurens Theodoor Gronovius, a Dutch naturalist born in Leiden, was the son of botanist Jan Frederik Gronovius. |
| Laurens Pieter van de Spiegel was the last Grand Pensionary of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, known for his support of Prince William V of Orange. |
| Laurens Bogtman was a Dutch baritone. |
| Laurens Paulussen is a Belgian footballer currently playing for Lommel in the Belgian First Division B. |
