Larse as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Larse

What is the meaning of the name Larse ?

The baby name Larse is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lɑrs/ (LAHRS; rhymes with "cars").

Larse is Scandinavian in Origin.

Larse is a Scandinavian-influenced variant of Lars, the Nordic short form of Latin Laurentius. It carries the meanings “from Laurentum” and “laurel-crowned,” the laurel evoking victory and honor in Roman symbolism. The final -e is a modern stylistic extension seen in occasional dialect spellings; pronunciation typically matches Lars, sometimes with a light trailing vowel.

As a given name, Larse is rare in contemporary records across Scandinavia and the English-speaking world, whereas Lars has been widespread in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark and linked to the veneration of Saint Lawrence. Documented from the late 20th century as a creative given-name spelling, Larse appeals to parents seeking a Nordic feel with a subtle twist. Related forms include Lars, Larz, and the diminutive Lasse; broader cognates are Lauri (Finnish), Lauris (Latvian), Laurent (French), Lawrence/Laurence (English), and Lorenzo (Italian/Spanish).

⚙ Larse is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 2 recorded uses of it, from 1 country.