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Laszlo

♂ Boy

Pronounced LAHSS-loh /ˈlɑs.loʊ/High

Meaning: Hungarian László — from Slavic Vladislav, 'glorious rule' — knight-king and noir-hero stockedHigh

In 30 seconds: Glory governs in Budapest: Laszlo knight-kinged Hungary (St. László) and resisted in Casablanca (Victor Laszlo). Paprika-warm power.
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Origin HighHungarian, Slavic
MeaningHungarian László — from Slavic Vladislav, 'glorious rule' — knight-king and noir-hero stocked
U.S. rank (2025)#3561 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births32 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,057

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319572025

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

Laszlo is Hungarian László — Slavic Vladislav, 'glorious rule' — sainted king, resistance hero, vampire housemate.

In the U.S. it appears in Hungarian families and film-buff nurseries. Rare, glory-ruling at the root, and lamplit.

Did you know? St. László rode into legend as Hungary's chevalier-king — and Casablanca's Victor Laszlo out-nobled Bogart; What We Do in the Shadows added bats.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — László — etymology

Variations

LászlóLazloVladislav

Nicknames

LazLaci

Famous Bearers

  • ★László Moholy-Nagy (1895–1946)
    Hungarian Bauhaus artist and educator.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Laszlo mean?

Laszlo is the Hungarian Vladislav, 'glorious rule'.

How do you pronounce Laszlo?

It's said LAHSS-loh /ˈlɑs.loʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Laszlo a boy or girl name?

Laszlo is a boy's name.

How popular is Laszlo?

Laszlo is a rare name in the U.S.

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