Lars as a Male Name
Lars is most commonly a boy's name.
Parents choosing Lars for a boy get a name with a clear Scandinavian (from Latin) heritage and a well-established boy's usage. The name Lars means “From Laurentum; (by tradition) laurel-crowned” and is of Scandinavian (from Latin) origin. Closely related male forms and variants include Lasse, Laurentius, Laurids, Lauri, Lars-Erik.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Lars across all genders, see the complete Lars name meaning.
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Is Lars a boy's name?+
Lars is most commonly a boy's name. It means “From Laurentum; (by tradition) laurel-crowned” and is of Scandinavian (from Latin) origin.
What does Lars mean?+
Lars means “From Laurentum; (by tradition) laurel-crowned” and originates from Scandinavian (from Latin).