Lawrence Mars

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Lawrence Mars — from Laurentum
423K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Lawrence Mars 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 Mars: Mademoiselle Mars, stage name of French actress Anne Salvetat (1779–1847) Adam Mars (born 1981), American artist Alastair Mars (1915–1985), British World War II submarine commander and author Alexandre Mars (born 1976), French businessman and philanthropist Betty Mars (1944–1989), French singer and actress Bruno Mars (born 1985), American singer-songwriter Chris Mars, American musician and painter Dwayne Mars (born 1989), Barbadian footballer Ed Mars (1866–1941), American baseball player Ethel V. 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: Mars

French

Mademoiselle Mars, stage name of French actress Anne Salvetat (1779–1847) Adam Mars (born 1981), American artist Alastair Mars (1915–1985), British World War II submarine commander and author Alexandre Mars (born 1976), French businessman and philanthropist Betty Mars (1944–1989), French singer and actress Bruno Mars (born 1985), American singer-songwriter Chris Mars, American musician and painter Dwayne Mars (born 1989), Barbadian footballer Ed Mars (1866–1941), American baseball player Ethel V.

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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 Mars

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 Mars:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Mars?
The surname Mars originates from French. Mademoiselle Mars, stage name of French actress Anne Salvetat (1779–1847) Adam Mars (born 1981), American artist Alastair Mars (1915–1985), British World War II submarine commander and author Alexandre Mars (born 1976), French businessman and philanthropist Betty Mars (1944–1989), French singer and actress Bruno Mars (born 1985), American singer-songwriter Chris Mars, American musician and painter Dwayne Mars (born 1989), Barbadian footballer Ed Mars (1866–1941), American baseball player Ethel V.
What are the origins of the name Lawrence Mars?
The name Lawrence Mars combines two different traditions: the first name Lawrence has Latin roots, while the surname Mars originates from French.
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