English form of Laurentius, from the Roman city Laurentum, connected to the laurel; Saint Lawrence's martyrdom made this one of the most enduring names in the Western canon.
Nicknames
larry · lawrie
Vibe
strongelegant
How it ages.
Classic American and British name; aging gracefully, with Larry feeling dated but Lawrence itself holding up.
The cultural moment.
Consistently used in the US and UK throughout the 20th century; stable but not currently fashionable.