Larsen vs Nilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larsen

Boy #6,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lars"

Origin: Scandinavian patronymic

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Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

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Larsen Rank #6,481

Nilson Rank #6,413

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 vs #6481 for Larsen.

Is Larsen or Nilson more popular?

Nilson is more popular, ranked #6413 compared to Larsen at #6481 in the United States.

What do Larsen and Nilson mean?

Larsen means "son of Lars" (Scandinavian patronymic origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Larsen and Nilson boy or girl names?

Larsen is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.