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Larsen

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAR-sən /ˈlɑr.sən/High

Meaning: From the Scandinavian surname Larsen — 'a son of Lars' (Lars being the Nordic Lawrence, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel')Medium

In 30 seconds: A son of Lars/Lawrence: Larsen is a Scandinavian surname — 'a son of Lars'. Crisp, distinguished, and warm.
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Origin MediumScandinavian, Latin
MeaningFrom the Scandinavian surname Larsen — 'a son of Lars' (Lars being the Nordic Lawrence, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel')
U.S. rank (2025)#7036 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 538

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019562025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larsen comes from the Scandinavian surname Larsen — 'a son of Lars', Lars being the Nordic form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius, 'from Laurentum; crowned with laurel'. A crisp, distinguished surname-name (nickname Lars).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families and as a fresh first name. Rare, a-son-of-Lars at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? Larsen means 'a son of Lars' (the Nordic Lawrence, 'crowned with laurel') — a crisp, distinguished Scandinavian surname-name (said 'LAR-sən').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Larsen — Scandinavian surname

Variations

LarsonLarssenLars

Nicknames

Lars

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larsen mean?

Larsen is a Scandinavian surname — 'a son of Lars' (the Nordic Lawrence).

How do you pronounce Larsen?

It's said LAR-sən /ˈlɑr.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Larsen a boy or girl name?

Larsen is a boy's name.

How popular is Larsen?

Larsen is a rare name in the U.S.

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