Lorenzo
lo-REN-zo /loʊˈrɛn.zoʊ/
Meaning of Lorenzo
Lorenzo is the Italian and Spanish form of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius — 'man from Laurentum,' a city near Rome whose name comes from laurel (the laurel wreath being the classical symbol of honour and victory). Saint Lawrence was a 3rd-century martyr deacon whose feast day (10 August) is one of the oldest in the Roman liturgical calendar. Lorenzo de' Medici, patron of the Renaissance, is the name's most celebrated historical bearer.
How to pronounce Lorenzo
In Italian: lo-REN-dzo (the -z- has a light affricative quality).
Current popularity of Lorenzo
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Italy (ISTAT) | 2024 | #3 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #21 |
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #190 |
Notable bearers of Lorenzo
Lorenzo de' Medici ('the Magnificent,' 1449–1492); Lorenzo Lamas (actor); Lorenzo (various Renaissance artists' patrons).
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Sources
- https://www.istat.it/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31