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Broderick vs Larson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,392
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Broderick Rank #2,392
Larson Rank #2,468

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broderick or Larson more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Larson mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Broderick and Larson boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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