Man from Laurentum; laurelled
Laurent is the French form of the Latin name Laurentius. It originally denoted someone from the ancient city of Laurentum, which was named for its laurel trees, a symbol of victory and honor in the Roman world.
Less common today
Laurent isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,260 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Two-time Tour de France winner
Former President of Ivory Coast
Author and illustrator of the Babar the Elephant series
A nomadic vampire · Twilight series
World Cup-winning French footballer and manager
