Lawrence Gallant

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Gallant — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Gallant is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Lawrence is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law. The surname Gallant: A. Ronald Gallant (born 1942), American econometrician Brett Gallant (born 1990), Canadian curler Brian Gallant (born 1982), Canadian Liberal politician Cheryl Gallant (born 1960), Canadian Conservative politician Christopher Gallant (born 1992), American singer-songwriter known by the mononym Gallant Corinne Gallant (1922–2018), Canadian philosophy professor and feminist Gary William Gallant (born 1972), Canadian professional wrestler who wrestles under the ring name Gary Williams Gerard Gallant (born 1963), Canadian ice hockey coach and retired player Gord Gallant (born 1950), Canadian retir. Lawrence is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 423K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Lawrence reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Lawrence

Meaning: from Laurentum

Latin

Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law.

Surname: Gallant

English

A. Ronald Gallant (born 1942), American econometrician Brett Gallant (born 1990), Canadian curler Brian Gallant (born 1982), Canadian Liberal politician Cheryl Gallant (born 1960), Canadian Conservative politician Christopher Gallant (born 1992), American singer-songwriter known by the mononym Gallant Corinne Gallant (1922–2018), Canadian philosophy professor and feminist Gary William Gallant (born 1972), Canadian professional wrestler who wrestles under the ring name Gary Williams Gerard Gallant (born 1963), Canadian ice hockey coach and retired player Gord Gallant (born 1950), Canadian retir.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Lawrence is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Lawrence by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Lawrence Gallant

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Lawrence Gallant:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Lawrence?
The first name Lawrence originates from Latin. Lawrence is a masculine given name. It is an Anglicisation of the French Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Latin Laurentius or Old Greek Lavrenti (which in modern Greek became Lavrentis). Pet forms of Lawrence include Larry, Lawrie and, less commonly, Law.
When was Lawrence most popular?
The name Lawrence reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gallant?
The surname Gallant originates from English. A. Ronald Gallant (born 1942), American econometrician Brett Gallant (born 1990), Canadian curler Brian Gallant (born 1982), Canadian Liberal politician Cheryl Gallant (born 1960), Canadian Conservative politician Christopher Gallant (born 1992), American singer-songwriter known by the mononym Gallant Corinne Gallant (1922–2018), Canadian philosophy professor and feminist Gary William Gallant (born 1972), Canadian professional wrestler who wrestles under the ring name Gary Williams Gerard Gallant (born 1963), Canadian ice hockey coach and retired player Gord Gallant (born 1950), Canadian retir.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Gallant?
The name Lawrence Gallant combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Gallant originates from English.
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