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Larson vs Klaus

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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Klaus

Boy #2,399 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Austrian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,399
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Larson Rank #2,468
Klaus Rank #2,399

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larson or Klaus more popular?

Klaus is more popular, ranked #2399 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Larson and Klaus mean?

Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin). Klaus means "victory of the people" (Greek via Germanic origin).

Are Larson and Klaus boy or girl names?

Larson is primarily a boy name. Klaus is primarily a boy name.

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