The baby name Larsson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAR-sən; IPA: /ˈlɑr.sən/.
Larsson is Scandinavian, Swedish in Origin.
The baby name Larsson is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced LAR-sən; IPA: /ˈlɑr.sən/.
Larsson is Scandinavian, Swedish in Origin.
Larsson is a Swedish patronymic meaning “son of Lars,” with Lars the Scandinavian form of Lawrence, from Latin Laurentius and the laurel symbol of honor and victory. In Sweden and Swedish-speaking Finland, such patronymics dominated parish records from the 1500s onward and gradually became hereditary surnames in the late 1800s and early 1900s; daughters historically bore Larsdotter. Closely related forms appear across Scandinavia: Larsen in Denmark and Norway, and the simplified Larson in North America.
As a given name, Larsson reflects the modern surname-as-first-name trend, appealing to families seeking Nordic heritage with a sleek, contemporary sound. It remains uncommon but accessible in English-speaking countries. Variants and cognates include Larson, Larsen, Lars, Laurits/Lauritz, and Lawrence; feminine echoes include Lauren and Lara. The core meaning evokes “laurel-crowned,” suggesting success, resilience, and dignified strength.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #508 | 3 | 10,188 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #571 | 5 | 12,054 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #697 | 1 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| United States | Boys | 2012 | #882 | 5 | 7,390 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #908 | 13 | 15,656 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,180 | 3 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Larsson is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:
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