Laurel or clown
As a variant of Lawrence, it derives from the Latin 'Laurus' referring to the laurel tree, a symbol of victory. In Dutch and German contexts, it is also associated with the word for 'clown' or 'simpleton,' and it is the name of a small nocturnal primate found in Southeast Asia.
Less common today
Loris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,742 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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