Lars vs Olsen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,247 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ole (ancestor)"

Origin: Old Norse

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Lars Rank #2,237

Olsen Rank #2,247

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 vs #2247 for Olsen.

Is Lars or Olsen more popular?

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 compared to Olsen at #2247 in the United States.

What do Lars and Olsen mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Olsen means "son of Ole (ancestor)" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lars and Olsen boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Olsen is primarily a boy name.