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Lorenzo

Boy name · 127 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lorenzo: 127 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 15 births in 2017.

Lorenzo is the Italian and Spanish form of the Latin Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum"—an ancient Roman city whose name likely derives from laurus, the laurel tree, a symbol of victory and honour. Many know this name through Lorenzo de' Medici, the Renaissance banker and patron of artists like Michelangelo and Botticelli, who helped shape Florence's golden age. The Saint Lawrence River and the Spanish town of San Lorenzo share the same etymological root, as does British actor Lorenzo Lamas, star of 1990s television. While not traditionally Scottish, Lorenzo has steadily gained popularity in Scotland as a stylish, romantic alternative to Lawrence, appealing to parents drawn to its musical rhythm and artistic heritage.