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Larsen

LAR-sen

Larsen is a unisex name of Norse origin, meaning “A Scandinavian patronymic name, meaning 'son of Lars' (Lars itself meaning 'crowned with laurel').”. It currently ranks #16561 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2008.

Letters6
Syllables2
OriginNorse

What Larsen Means

A Scandinavian patronymic name, meaning 'son of Lars' (Lars itself meaning 'crowned with laurel').

The Story of Larsen

A name from the Norse world, meaning 'crowned with laurel,' it arrives with an air of disciplined ambition, as if destined for your child's determined spirit.

Larsen is a Scandinavian patronymic name, essentially meaning 'son of Lars.' The name Lars itself is a variation of Laurence, derived from the Greek 'laurens,' meaning 'crowned with laurel.' This name's journey began in Scandinavia, spreading with seafaring peoples and cultural exchange, eventually becoming recognized as a surname and later adopted as a given name.

To call your child 'Larsen' is to invoke a sense of accomplished aspiration. You can already see them accepting their own triumphs, the laurel wreath of success resting lightly upon them. When you write 'Larsen' on their baby book, you feel a quiet sense of purpose, anticipating the disciplined drive you know they will possess.

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Gender Split

Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Personality Traits

IntelligentAmbitiousDisciplined

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Peak Year

#37 in 2008

Total Births

713

First Recorded

1956

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