Larson

Larson is a masculine first name that derives from the Swedish surname 'Larsson'. Translated into English, it means 'the son of Lars'.

What does the name Larson mean?

Larson is seen as a boy's name that originates from the Swedish surname 'Larsson'. Translated into English, it means 'the son of Lars'. Lars itself is a Nordic short form of the name Laurentius and means 'the one from Laurentum' or 'the laurel-crowned'. In ancient times, laurel was a symbol of victory, glory, and honor, which is why the name is often interpreted as 'the victor'. The roots of the name can be found in the Latin words laurus or laurea, which mean 'the laurel', 'the laurel tree', 'the laurel wreath', 'the triumph', and 'the victory', as well as Laurentum, a seaside town in Latium between Ostia and Lavinium. Another variant of the name is Larsen.

Where does the name Larson come from?

The name Larson has its roots in Latin and means 'the son of Lars'. The Latin components laurus refer to the laurel, the laurel branch, the laurel wreath, as well as laurea, which also means 'the laurel' or 'the laurel tree', and Laurentum, which describes a seaside town in Latium. The name is of Scandinavian origin.

How do you pronounce Larson?

The pronunciation of Larson is two syllables and has a Nordic sound. The name is pronounced as 'Lar-son' [ˈlaːɐ̯sən] in German or as [ˈlɑːrsən] in English. An open, long 'a' gives the name volume. The combination of 'r' and 's' creates a gentle friction in the middle before the unstressed 'on' fades quietly. Larson conveys a sense of calm and stability – clear, straightforward, and powerful.

When is the name day of Larson?

The name day for Larson is celebrated on several days, specifically on January 8, February 3, July 21, August 10, September 5, September 28, and November 14.

Popularity

In Germany, Larson is one of the rarer first names. The name currently ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014, when it reached 2,076th place. In the last ten years, Larson has been chosen as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 6,103rd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,098th.

Nicknames & pet names

Lars / Larsi