Larson

At a Glance

Meaning

Son of Lars

Origin

Scandinavian (patronymic surname)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

LAR-sənListen

Larson is a Scandinavian patronymic surname that simply means "son of Lars." You may see it glossed elsewhere as "crowned with laurel," but that's overstated — any laurel connection is several steps removed, tracing back only through Lars's root in Laurentius. On its own, Larson is a straightforward family-line name, not a nature or achievement name.

Meaning & Origin of Larson

Meaning: Son of Lars.

Origin: Scandinavian (patronymic surname).

A common claim: Often glossed as 'crowned with laurel' or simply 'laurel.' Actually: Overstated — Larson literally means 'son of Lars'; the laurel association is several steps removed, coming only from Lars's ultimate root in Laurentius/Laurence.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Larson

Popularity of Larson

Larson has stayed rare in Social Security data from 1917 to 2024, peaking at #2090 in 2004 with 57 babies given the name, and sitting at #2453 in 2024 with 56 — essentially the same small handful of uses two decades apart.

Names Like Larson

These names have followed a similar path to Larson in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Kelton
• Sequoia
• Ravyn
• Sahil
• Coda
• Zaki

FAQ

What does the name Larson mean?

Son of Lars. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Larson?

Larson is pronounced LAR-sən (IPA: /ˈlɑːrsən/).

Is Larson a popular name right now?

Larson peaked at #2090 in 2004 and is ranked #2453 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1917–2024.)

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