Larson vs Elder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

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Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

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Larson Rank #2,468

Elder Rank #2,412

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2468 for Larson.

Is Larson or Elder more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Larson and Elder mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Larson and Elder boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.