Lorenzo Name Meaning

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Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: The name Lorenzo has appeared in various works of literature, including Shakespeare’s play “The Merchant of Venice.”

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A Deep Dive

Lorenzo Overview

Meaning

From Laurentum

Gender

Boy

Origin

Italian, Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Laurentius,” meaning “from Laurentum,” a city in ancient Italy, or “crowned with laurel.”

Pronunciation

/loˈrɛn.zoʊ/

Popularity

Lorenzo is a popular name in Italian and Spanish-speaking countries and has gained recognition in other cultures. Recently, Lorenzo has ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Unique

Associated Traits

Charismatic, strong, intelligent, artistic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Lorenzo (Lawrence) is a significant figure, known as a deacon and martyr in the early Christian church, and the patron saint of librarians and archivists.

Name Day

August 10th
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Lorenzo Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Larenzo, Laurencio, Laurent, Laurențiu, Lawrence, Loreno, Lorent, Lorento, Lorentz, Lorenz, Lorenzino, Lourenço

Common Nicknames

Enzo, Renzo, Lenzo, Lorry, Nenzo, Orz

Diminutives

Leo, Lenz, Lor, Zo

Famous People

  • Lorenzo de' Medici
    (Italian Politician)
  • Lorenzo Ghiberti
    (Italian Sculptor)
  • Lorenzo Bandini
    (Italian Racing Driver)
  • Lorenzo Lamas
    (American Actor)
  • Lorenzo Thomas
    (American Poet)
  • Lorenzo di Bonaventura
    (American Film Producer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Lorenzo de' Medici
    ("The Medici: Masters of Florence," TV Series)
  • "Lorenzo's Oil"
    (Film)
  • Lorenzo St. John
    ("The Vampire Diaries," TV Series)
  • Lorenzo Anello
    ("A Bronx Tale," Film)
  • "Lorenzo"
    (Animated Short Film)
  • Lorenzo di Bonaventura
    ("Constantine," Film)

Places

  • Lorenzo City
    (Texas, USA)
  • San Lorenzo Park
    (California, USA)
  • San Lorenzo River
    (California, USA)
  • San Lorenzo de El Escorial Town
    (Madrid, Spain)
  • Lorenzo Canyon
    (New Mexico, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Lorenzo?

Lorenzo means “from Laurentum,” a place name in Italy, and is often associated with laurel or victory. People named Lorenzo are typically viewed as charismatic and ambitious, often exuding a sense of confidence and leadership.

What Is the Origin of The Name Lorenzo?

Lorenzo is of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Laurentius. Laurentius means “someone from Laurentum,” a place famous for its laurel trees in ancient Italy.

Lorenzo Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Lorenzo in the U.S. over the Years

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Top 3 Rankings#1312023#1342022#1352021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Lorenzo

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023131
(+3 from 2022)
2810
(-22 from 2022)
0.15346
2022134
(+1 from 2021)
2832
(+53 from 2021)
0.15120
2021135
(+17 from 2020)
2779
(+324 from 2020)
0.14832
2020152
(-6 from 2019)
2455
(-187 from 2019)
0.13273
2019146
(+27 from 2018)
2642
(+391 from 2018)
0.13748
2018173
(+24 from 2017)
2251
(+248 from 2017)
0.11581
2017197
(+13 from 2016)
2003
(+127 from 2016)
0.10121
2016210
(+6 from 2015)
1876
(+32 from 2015)
0.09261
2015216
(+11 from 2014)
1844
(+203 from 2014)
0.09020
2014227
(+11 from 2013)
1641
(+125 from 2013)
0.08008
2013238
(+69 from 2012)
1516
(+427 from 2012)
0.07502
2012307
(+4 from 2011)
1089
(+57 from 2011)
0.05367
2011311
(+13 from 2010)
1032
(+68 from 2010)
0.05080
2010324
(+12 from 2009)
964
(+10 from 2009)
0.04692
2009336
(-2 from 2008)
954
(-33 from 2008)
0.04498
2008334
(-39 from 2007)
987
(-185 from 2007)
0.04527
2007295
(+5 from 2006)
1172
(+61 from 2006)
0.05291
2006300
(+19 from 2005)
1111
(+83 from 2005)
0.05068
2005319
(-24 from 2004)
1028
(-48 from 2004)
0.04832
2004295
(+15 from 2003)
1076
(+113 from 2003)
0.05091
2003310
(-13 from 2002)
963
(-24 from 2002)
0.04583
2002297
(+16 from 2001)
987
(+99 from 2001)
0.04776
2001313
(+1 from 2000)
888
(-34 from 2000)
0.04293
2000314
(-9 from 1999)
922
(-24 from 1999)
0.04415
1999305
(-11 from 1998)
946
(-10 from 1998)
0.04640
1998294
(-2 from 1997)
956
(+10 from 1997)
0.04715
1997292
(-18 from 1996)
946
(-74 from 1996)
0.04735
1996274
(+6 from 1995)
1020
(+38 from 1995)
0.05091
1995280
(+15 from 1994)
982
(+53 from 1994)
0.04882
1994295
(-5 from 1993)
929
(-20 from 1993)
0.04558
1993290
(+43 from 1992)
949
(+187 from 1992)
0.04594
1992333
(-26 from 1991)
762
(-77 from 1991)
0.03630
1991307
(+1 from 1990)
839
(+12 from 1990)
0.03958
1990308
(+6 from 1989)
827
(+67 from 1989)
0.03843
1989314
(-10 from 1988)
760
(+9 from 1988)
0.03626
1988304
(-31 from 1987)
751
(-52 from 1987)
0.03751
1987273
(+18 from 1986)
803
(+88 from 1986)
0.04118
1986291
(-25 from 1985)
715
(-88 from 1985)
0.03721
1985266
(+13 from 1984)
803
(+59 from 1984)
0.04173
1984279
(+19 from 1983)
744
(+83 from 1983)
0.03964
1983298
(+17 from 1982)
661
(+35 from 1982)
0.03547
1982315
(-9 from 1981)
626
(+3 from 1981)
0.03317
1981306
(+19 from 1980)
623
(+39 from 1980)
0.03345
1980325
(+20 from 1979)
584
(+61 from 1979)
0.03149
1979345
(-13 from 1978)
523
(-5 from 1978)
0.02920
1978332
(+28 from 1977)
528
(+48 from 1977)
0.03090
1977360
(-41 from 1976)
480
(-74 from 1976)
0.02808
1976319
(+2 from 1975)
554
(-4 from 1975)
0.03393
1975321
(-4 from 1974)
558
(-9 from 1974)
0.03439
1974317
(+15 from 1973)
567
(+54 from 1973)
0.03478
1973332
(+6 from 1972)
513
(-9 from 1972)
0.03179
1972338
(-13 from 1971)
522
(-53 from 1971)
0.03118
1971325
(+14 from 1970)
575
(+14 from 1970)
0.03163
1970339
(+2 from 1969)
561
(+32 from 1969)
0.02945
1969341
No change from 1968
529
(+18 from 1968)
0.02892
1968341
(-10 from 1967)
511
(+1 from 1967)
0.02878
1967331
(-30 from 1966)
510
(-96 from 1966)
0.02866
1966301
(+13 from 1965)
606
(+17 from 1965)
0.03334
1965314
(-8 from 1964)
589
(-68 from 1964)
0.03109
1964306
(+10 from 1963)
657
(+26 from 1963)
0.03241
1963316
(+4 from 1962)
631
(+32 from 1962)
0.03056
1962320
(-13 from 1961)
599
(-40 from 1961)
0.02850
1961307
No change from 1960
639
(-14 from 1960)
0.02962
1960307
(+29 from 1959)
653
(+122 from 1959)
0.03016
1959336
(+2 from 1958)
531
(+10 from 1958)
0.02451
1958338
(-13 from 1957)
521
(-43 from 1957)
0.02418
1957325
(-11 from 1956)
564
(+4 from 1956)
0.02577
1956314
(+3 from 1955)
560
(+23 from 1955)
0.02609
1955317
(-4 from 1954)
537
(+12 from 1954)
0.02569
1954313
(+20 from 1953)
525
(+81 from 1953)
0.02537
1953333
(-4 from 1952)
444
(-4 from 1952)
0.02218
1952329
(+12 from 1951)
448
(+47 from 1951)
0.02270
1951341
(+5 from 1950)
401
(+22 from 1950)
0.02098
1950346
(+10 from 1949)
379
(+23 from 1949)
0.02084
1949356
(+8 from 1948)
356
(+11 from 1948)
0.01976
1948364
(+18 from 1947)
345
(+23 from 1947)
0.01935
1947382
(+3 from 1946)
322
(+33 from 1946)
0.01733
1946385
(+5 from 1945)
289
(+54 from 1945)
0.01751
1945390
(-31 from 1944)
235
(-42 from 1944)
0.01714
1944359
(+22 from 1943)
277
(+18 from 1943)
0.01994
1943381
(+6 from 1942)
259
(+14 from 1942)
0.01781
1942387
(-25 from 1941)
245
(-15 from 1941)
0.01740
1941362
(+38 from 1940)
260
(+54 from 1940)
0.02072
1940400
(-32 from 1939)
206
(-32 from 1939)
0.01737
1939368
(-7 from 1938)
238
No change from 1938
0.02100
1938361
(+19 from 1937)
238
(+26 from 1937)
0.02094
1937380
(+15 from 1936)
212
(+20 from 1936)
0.01938
1936395
(-26 from 1935)
192
(-21 from 1935)
0.01804
1935369
(-5 from 1934)
213
(-11 from 1934)
0.01991
1934364
(+2 from 1933)
224
(+6 from 1933)
0.02109
1933366
(+36 from 1932)
218
(+20 from 1932)
0.02137
1932402
(+2 from 1931)
198
(+5 from 1931)
0.01843
1931404
(-6 from 1930)
193
(-18 from 1930)
0.01804
1930398
(-14 from 1929)
211
(-13 from 1929)
0.01868
1929384
(+17 from 1928)
224
No change from 1928
0.02022
1928401
(+12 from 1927)
224
(+11 from 1927)
0.01963
1927413
(-26 from 1926)
213
(-17 from 1926)
0.01833
1926387
(+7 from 1925)
230
(-1 from 1925)
0.02008
1925394
(+21 from 1924)
231
(+14 from 1924)
0.02006
1924415
(-8 from 1923)
217
(-1 from 1923)
0.01856
1923407
(+7 from 1922)
218
(+8 from 1922)
0.01925
1922414
(+10 from 1921)
210
(+6 from 1921)
0.01866
1921424
(+13 from 1920)
204
(+14 from 1920)
0.01793
1920437
(+22 from 1919)
190
(+25 from 1919)
0.01726
1919459
(-1 from 1918)
165
(-3 from 1918)
0.01625
1918458
(-50 from 1917)
168
(-24 from 1917)
0.01602
1917408
(+17 from 1916)
192
(+16 from 1916)
0.02001
1916425
No change from 1915
176
(+15 from 1915)
0.01906
1915425
(-13 from 1914)
161
(+28 from 1914)
0.01828
1914412
(+30 from 1913)
133
(+39 from 1913)
0.01946
1913442
(-49 from 1912)
94
(-1 from 1912)
0.01753
1912393
(-44 from 1911)
95
(+33 from 1911)
0.02104
1911349
(+34 from 1910)
62
(+16 from 1910)
0.02568
1910383
(-44 from 1909)
46
(-1 from 1909)
0.02206
1909339
(-23 from 1908)
47
(-1 from 1908)
0.02657
1908316
(+59 from 1907)
48
(+12 from 1907)
0.02885
1907375
(-77 from 1906)
36
(-11 from 1906)
0.02270
1906298
(+31 from 1905)
47
(+10 from 1905)
0.03262
1905329
(+50 from 1904)
37
(+8 from 1904)
0.02583
1904379
(+2 from 1903)
29
(+3 from 1903)
0.02094
1903381
(-1 from 1902)
26
(-1 from 1902)
0.02010
1902380
(-55 from 1901)
27
(-3 from 1901)
0.02034
1901325
(+5 from 1900)
30
(-12 from 1900)
0.02595
1900330
(+108 from 1899)
42
(+24 from 1899)
0.02591
1899438
(-150 from 1898)
18
(-22 from 1898)
0.01563
1898288
(+43 from 1897)
40
(+9 from 1897)
0.03028
1897331
(-16 from 1896)
31
(-4 from 1896)
0.02542
1896315
(+53 from 1895)
35
(+9 from 1895)
0.02712
1895368
(-1 from 1894)
26
(+1 from 1894)
0.02053
1894367
(+24 from 1893)
25
(+4 from 1893)
0.02002
1893391
(-43 from 1892)
21
(-8 from 1892)
0.01735
1892348
(-43 from 1891)
29
(-1 from 1891)
0.02206
1891305
(+53 from 1890)
30
(+6 from 1890)
0.02746
1890358
(+2 from 1889)
24
No change from 1889
0.02005
1889360
(-63 from 1888)
24
(-12 from 1888)
0.02016
1888297
(+33 from 1887)
36
(+11 from 1887)
0.02771
1887330
(+6 from 1886)
25
No change from 1886
0.02287
1886336
(-9 from 1885)
25
(-2 from 1885)
0.02100
1885327
(-9 from 1884)
27
(-3 from 1884)
0.02329
1884318
(+63 from 1883)
30
(+10 from 1883)
0.02444
1883381
(-114 from 1882)
20
(-21 from 1882)
0.01778
1882267
(+9 from 1881)
41
(+9 from 1881)
0.03360
1881276
(-36 from 1880)
32
(-16 from 1880)
0.02955
1880240
First SSA data recorded
48
First SSA data recorded
0.04054

American States Popularity Rankings for Lorenzo

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

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Texas (TX)

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Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1052021#1032022#962023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#922021#992022#902023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1022021#912022#822023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#952021#912022#1142023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3262021#2572022#2522023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#602021#822022#882023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#962021#772022#1152023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2022021#1782022#1792023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1462021#1232022#1412023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2522021#1882022#2082023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2662021#2532022#2692023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2072021#2122022#2022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3792021#4642022#4412023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1282021#1522022#1352023

Massachusetts (MA)

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South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2532021#2732022#2722023

Tennessee (TN)

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Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1742021#1852022#1172023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5162021#2612022#3412023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5882020#4012021#4012023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#702021#602022#782023

Missouri (MO)

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Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2572021#2032022#2142023

Maryland (MD)

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Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2602021#1752022#2052023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#672021#822022#412023

District of Columbia (DC)

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Utah (UT)

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Oklahoma (OK)

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Kansas (KS)

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Oregon (OR)

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Minnesota (MN)

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Arkansas (AR)

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Rhode Island (RI)

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Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1542021#1972022#952023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5192021#3132022#3762023

Iowa (IA)

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Nebraska (NE)

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Delaware (DE)

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Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2352019#2262020#2702022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1442021#2042022#2542023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2482012#2552017#1872019

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3342019#3632020

Alaska (AK)

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North Dakota (ND)

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Montana (MT)

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South Dakota (SD)

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Popularity Rankings for Lorenzo in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Argentina

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Popularity in Italy

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Popularity in Uruguay

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Popularity in Renaissance Italy

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Popularity in Portugal

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Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#822020#982021#872022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#862019#1082020#982021

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1102019#1252020#1342021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1942020#1292021#1362022

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1862020#1632021#2002022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2652021#1742022#1662023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1952019#1792020#1682021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1682021#1882022#2272023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1821998

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#2042021#2472022#2472023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#3462020#3022021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3072022#3602023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4372021#3632022#3212023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#3292022#4362023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3742021#3522022#3482023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3702020#3762022#4252023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4622020#4072021#3872023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Lorenzo a Name for Boys or Girls?

You’ll often hear the name Lorenzo for boys. It’s got a strong and classic vibe that’s especially beloved in Italy.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Lorenzo

Lorenzo in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Lorenzo de' Medici (Politician, 1449–1492): An Italian statesman and de facto ruler of the Florentine Republic, known for his support of the arts and humanism during the Renaissance.
  • Lorenzo Ghiberti (Sculptor, 1378–1455): An Italian artist best known for his work on the bronze doors of the Florence Baptistery, which Michelangelo called the "Gates of Paradise."
  • Lorenzo Bandini (Racing Driver, 1935–1967): An Italian Formula One driver who won the 1964 Austrian Grand Prix.
  • Lorenzo Lamas (Actor, born 1958): An American actor best known for his role in the television series "Renegade."
  • Lorenzo Thomas (Poet, 1944–2005): An American poet and critic who was a significant figure in the Black Arts Movement.
  • Lorenzo di Bonaventura (Producer, born 1957): An American film producer known for producing the "Transformers" and "G.I. Joe" series.
  • Lorenzo Insigne (Soccer Player, born 1991): An Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Toronto FC and the Italy national team.
  • Lorenzo Quinn (Sculptor, born 1966): An Italian sculptor known for his large-scale works often addressing themes of human connection and environmentalism.
  • Lorenzo Wright (Athlete, 1926–1972): An American track and field athlete who competed in the 1948 Olympics.
  • Lorenzo de' Medici ("The Medici: Masters of Florence," 2016 TV Series): Depicts the life of Lorenzo the Magnificent, a powerful and influential figure in Renaissance Florence.
  • "Lorenzo's Oil" (1992 Film): A true story about parents who search for a cure for their son's rare disease.
  • Lorenzo St. John ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): Also known as Enzo, a vampire with a complicated past and a deep connection to the Salvatore brothers.
  • Lorenzo Anello ("A Bronx Tale," 1993 Film): A bus driver who tries to keep his son away from the influence of the local mob boss.
  • "Lorenzo" (2004 Animated Short Film): A Disney short about a cat named Lorenzo who has a magical, mischievous tail.
  • Lorenzo di Bonaventura ("Constantine," 2005 Film): A producer known for his work on major Hollywood films.
  • Lorenzo ("Lorenzo and the Rainbow," 2015 Children's Book): A story about a boy named Lorenzo who discovers a magical rainbow and learns valuable life lessons.
  • Lorenzo Carcaterra ("Sleepers," 1995 Novel): An author known for his best-selling novel that was later adapted into a film.
  • Lorenzo Dufau ("Desperado," 1995 Film): A minor character in the action-packed film about a musician seeking revenge.
  • Lorenzo ("Renegade," 1992 TV Series): A bounty hunter who seeks justice while on the run from the law.
  • Lorenzo City (Texas, USA): A small city in Crosby County, known for its agricultural roots and community spirit.
  • San Lorenzo Park (California, USA): A public park in Santa Cruz, known for its recreational facilities and community events.
  • San Lorenzo River (California, USA): A river flowing through Santa Cruz, known for its scenic beauty and wildlife.
  • San Lorenzo de El Escorial Town (Madrid, Spain): A historic town known for the Royal Site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Lorenzo Canyon (New Mexico, USA): A picturesque canyon known for its striking geological formations and hiking trails.
  • San Lorenzo Valley (California, USA): A valley in the Santa Cruz Mountains known for its redwood forests and small communities.

Similar Names to Lorenzo

  • Loren