Lars
Lars: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lars
- A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones.
Etymology
Borrowed from North Germanic, from Latin Laurentius.
How popular is Lars?
Since 1880, 7,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Lars. Its highest rank for boys was #737 in 1961. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lars
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Lars FAQ
What does the name Lars mean?
A male given name from Latin occasionally given to Anglophones. Borrowed from North Germanic, from Latin Laurentius.
What is the origin of the name Lars?
Lars is listed as a name of Latin occasionally given to Anglophones origin.
How popular is the name Lars?
Since 1880, 7,035 boys in the U.S. have been named Lars. Its highest rank for boys was #737 in 1961. In 2025, 83 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lars a boy or girl name?
Lars is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 7,035 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.