Lars vs Oswald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Lars Rank #2,237

Oswald Rank #2,124

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2237 for Lars.

Is Lars or Oswald more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Lars at #2237 in the United States.

What do Lars and Oswald mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Lars and Oswald boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.