Quick answer
Lawrence is a boy name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈlɔɹ.əns/; British English /ˈlɒɹ.əns/.
Meaning and history
This name is a variant of Laurence 1. This spelling of the name is now more common than Laurence in the English-speaking world, probably because Lawrence is the usual spelling of the surname. The surname was borne by the author and poet D. H. Lawrence (1885-1930), as well as the revolutionary T. E. Lawrence (1888-1935), who was known as Lawrence of Arabia.
Notes and context
Usage: english