Lars: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A crowned name meaning laurel wreath, victorious and honored.
- Origin
- Scandinavian
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1810
- Peak
- #737 in 1961
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Lars Means
Lars is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. A crowned name meaning laurel wreath, victorious and honored.
How Popular Lars Is
Lars currently ranks #1810 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #737 in 1961. It is rising.
Good to Know About Lars
- At its most popular, Lars reached #737 in the U.S. in 1961.
- Lars has been gaining popularity in recent years.
- Lars is a name from the Scandinavian tradition.
Names Like Lars
Other Scandinavian names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Lars
Scandinavian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Lars.
Questions About Lars
What does Lars mean?
Lars is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. A crowned name meaning laurel wreath, victorious and honored.
How popular is Lars?
Lars currently ranks #1810 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #737 in 1961. It is rising.
Where does Lars come from?
Lars comes from Scandinavian roots. At its most popular, Lars reached #737 in the U.S. in 1961.
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