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Larson vs Bowden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Larson Rank #2,468
Bowden Rank #2,595

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Bowden more popular?

Larson is more popular, ranked #2468 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Larson and Bowden mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Larson and Bowden boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.

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