Lauren is mostly a feminine given name.
The name's meaning may be "laurel tree", "sweet of honor", or "wisdom".
It is derived from the French name Laurence, a feminine version of Laurent, which is in turn derived from the Roman surname Laurentius.
Although originally a male name, the name's popularity with females has been widely attributed to actress Lauren Bacall (born Betty Joan Perske).
[1] It is a popular name in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.