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Larson vs Broderick

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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Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,392
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Larson Rank #2,468
Broderick Rank #2,392

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Broderick more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Larson and Broderick mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Larson and Broderick boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.

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