Lars

At a Glance: Name: Lars – Meaning: from Laurentum – Origin: Scandinavian (via Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: LARZ

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Lars is a Scandinavian boy's name that reached English by way of Latin. It's often said to mean 'crowned with laurel,' but that's a simplification — it's really a toponymic name, meaning 'of/from Laurentum,' a town associated with laurel trees. It's pronounced LARZ.

Meaning & Origin of Lars

Meaning: From laurentum.

Origin: Scandinavian (via Latin).

A common claim: Commonly said to mean 'crowned with laurel.' Actually: Lars is often said to mean 'crowned with laurel' — that's a simplification; it's really a toponymic name meaning 'of/from Laurentum,' a town associated with laurel trees.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lars

Phonetic: LARZ   IPA: /ˈlɑːrz/

Popularity of Lars

Lars peaked at #737 in 1961, when 110 babies were given the name, and has since fallen to #2244 in 2024 with 64 babies — SSA records for the name span 1883 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1883–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lars mean?

From laurentum. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lars)

How do you pronounce Lars?

Lars is pronounced LARZ (IPA: /ˈlɑːrz/).

Is Lars a popular name right now?

Lars peaked at #737 in 1961 and is ranked #2244 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)

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