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Lars vs Ragnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lars

Boy #2,237 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crowned with laurel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,237
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lars Rank #2,237
Ragnar Rank #2,261

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 vs #2261 for Ragnar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lars or Ragnar more popular?

Lars is more popular, ranked #2237 compared to Ragnar at #2261 in the United States.

What do Lars and Ragnar mean?

Lars means "crowned with laurel" (Latin origin). Ragnar means "judgment army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Lars and Ragnar boy or girl names?

Lars is primarily a boy name. Ragnar is primarily a boy name.

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